Psalm 107:21
New International Version
Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.

New Living Translation
Let them praise the LORD for his great love and for the wonderful things he has done for them.

English Standard Version
Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man!

Berean Standard Bible
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.

King James Bible
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

New King James Version
Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men!

New American Standard Bible
They shall give thanks to the LORD for His mercy, And for His wonders to the sons of mankind!

NASB 1995
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His lovingkindness, And for His wonders to the sons of men!

NASB 1977
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His lovingkindness, And for His wonders to the sons of men!

Legacy Standard Bible
Let them give thanks to Yahweh for His lovingkindness, And for His wondrous deeds to the sons of men!

Amplified Bible
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His lovingkindness, And for His wonderful acts to the children of men!

Christian Standard Bible
Let them give thanks to the LORD for his faithful love and his wondrous works for all humanity.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His faithful love and His wonderful works for all humanity.

American Standard Version
Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Contemporary English Version
You should praise the LORD for his love and for the wonderful things he does for all of us.

English Revised Version
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Let them give thanks to the LORD because of his mercy. He performed his miracles for Adam's descendants.

Good News Translation
They must thank the LORD for his constant love, for the wonderful things he did for them.

International Standard Version
Let them give thanks to the LORD for his gracious love, and for his awesome deeds for mankind.

Majority Standard Bible
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.

NET Bible
Let them give thanks to the LORD for his loyal love, and for the amazing things he has done for people!

New Heart English Bible
Let them praise the LORD for his loving kindness, for his wonderful works for the descendants of Adam.

Webster's Bible Translation
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

World English Bible
Let them praise Yahweh for his loving kindness, for his wonderful deeds to the children of men!
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
They confess to YHWH His kindness, "" And His wonders to the sons of men,

Young's Literal Translation
They confess to Jehovah His kindness, And His wonders to the sons of men,

Smith's Literal Translation
They shall confess to Jehovah his mercy, and his wonders to the sons of man.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Let the mercies of the Lord give glory to him: and his wonderful works to the children of men.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Let his mercies confess to the Lord, and let his miracles confess to the sons of men.

New American Bible
Let them thank the LORD for his mercy, such wondrous deeds for the children of Adam.

New Revised Standard Version
Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wonderful works to humankind.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Let the righteous of the LORD give thanks to him, for his mercies are upon the children of men!

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
His righteous ones shall confess LORD JEHOVAH for his mercies upon the children of men.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Let them give thanks unto the LORD for His mercy, And for His wonderful works to the children of men!

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Let them acknowledge to the Lord his mercies, and his wonderful works to the children of men.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good
20He sent forth His word and healed them; He rescued them from the Pit. 21Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. 22Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing.…

Cross References
Isaiah 63:7
I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us—the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion.

Psalm 103:1-5
Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. / Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds— / He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases, ...

Psalm 136:1-3
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. / Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever. / Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever.

Psalm 145:10
All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You.

Psalm 118:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.

Psalm 92:1-2
A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night

Psalm 89:1
A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the loving devotion of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations.

Psalm 34:1
Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.

Psalm 9:1-2
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders. / I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.

Psalm 30:4
Sing to the LORD, O you His saints, and praise His holy name.

Ephesians 5:20
always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Colossians 3:16-17
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. / And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 13:15
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.

Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.


Treasury of Scripture

Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Psalm 107:8,15,31
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! …

Psalm 66:5
Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men.

2 Chronicles 32:25
But Hezekiah rendered not again according to the benefit done unto him; for his heart was lifted up: therefore there was wrath upon him, and upon Judah and Jerusalem.

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Psalm 107
1. The psalmist exhorts the redeemed in praising God to observe his manifold providence
4. Over travelers
10. Over captives
17. Over sick men
23. Over sailors
33. And in diverse varieties of life.














Let them give thanks to the LORD
This phrase emphasizes the importance of gratitude towards God, a recurring theme throughout the Psalms. The act of giving thanks is not just a response to God's actions but a recognition of His sovereignty and goodness. In the Old Testament, thanksgiving was often expressed through sacrifices and offerings (Leviticus 7:12-15). The call to give thanks is a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and His people, where gratitude is a natural response to His faithfulness.

for His loving devotion
The term "loving devotion" is often translated from the Hebrew word "chesed," which encompasses God's steadfast love, mercy, and kindness. This concept is central to the understanding of God's character in the Hebrew Bible. It reflects a covenantal love that is unwavering and faithful, as seen in God's promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This loving devotion is not based on human merit but on God's nature, as demonstrated in His dealings with Israel throughout their history.

and His wonders
The "wonders" refer to the miraculous acts of God, which serve as signs of His power and presence. In the context of the Psalms, these wonders often recall the mighty deeds God performed during the Exodus, such as the parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14:21-22) and the provision of manna in the wilderness (Exodus 16:14-15). These acts are not only historical events but also typological foreshadowings of the greater deliverance through Jesus Christ, who performed miracles as signs of His divine authority (John 2:11).

to the sons of men
This phrase indicates the universal scope of God's actions and love. While the immediate context of the Psalm may focus on Israel, the reference to "the sons of men" suggests that God's wonders and loving devotion extend to all humanity. This inclusivity is echoed in the New Testament, where the Gospel is proclaimed to all nations (Matthew 28:19). The phrase also highlights the human response to divine intervention, calling all people to recognize and give thanks for God's works.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His promises.

2. Sons of Men
A term referring to humanity in general, highlighting God's interaction and relationship with all people.

3. Wonders
Refers to the miraculous acts and deeds of God that demonstrate His power and loving devotion.
Teaching Points
Gratitude as Worship
Giving thanks is a form of worship that acknowledges God's loving devotion and miraculous works in our lives.

Recognizing God's Wonders
We are called to be attentive to the wonders God performs, both in the biblical account and in our personal experiences.

The Universality of God's Love
God's loving devotion extends to all humanity, inviting everyone to respond with gratitude.

Cultivating a Thankful Heart
Regularly reflecting on God's goodness and expressing thanks can transform our perspective and deepen our faith.

Witnessing Through Thanksgiving
Our expressions of gratitude can serve as a testimony to others of God's active presence and love in the world.Verse 21. - Oh that men, etc.! A repetition of vers. 8 and 15.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Let them give thanks
יוֹד֣וּ (yō·w·ḏū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan

to the LORD
לַיהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

for His loving devotion
חַסְדּ֑וֹ (ḥas·dōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty

and His wonders
וְ֝נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗יו (wə·nip̄·lə·’ō·w·ṯāw)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6381: To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful

to the sons
לִבְנֵ֥י (liḇ·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of men.
אָדָֽם׃ (’ā·ḏām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being


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