Psalm 107:8-9 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!… I. SOME ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE DIVINE GOODNESS. 1. The Divine goodness is self-evident in the creation of the world. How beautiful, how glorious, are all the works of His hand! 2. The high dominion to which man was appointed by the Divine fiat further proves the goodness of his beneficent Creator. He was not to be a vassal, not to be placed on terms of equality, but was to have "dominion over the fish of the sea," etc. 3. The Divine goodness is further evident in the provision of the Gospel. How comprehensive is the scheme of wisdom; bow glorious the atoning sacrifice of the Lamb of God! II. GOD'S LEGITIMATE CLAIM. "Forget not all His benefits." The Divine goodness claims the praise of our tongues. III. THE EARNEST DESIRE OF THE PSALMIST. He would not only give praise himself, but he would be the means of leading others to see and feel that it is an important duty. (G. Hall.) Parallel Verses KJV: Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!WEB: Let them praise Yahweh for his loving kindness, for his wonderful works to the children of men! |
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