Psalm 107

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 107. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever. Let the redeemed by the LORD say so, whom he has redeemed from the hand of the adversary, and gathered out of the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south. They wandered in the wilderness in a desert way. They found no city to live in. Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them. Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses. He led them also by a straight way, that they might go to a city to live in. Let them praise the LORD for his loving kindness, for his wonderful deeds to the children of men! For he satisfies the longing soul. He fills the hungry soul with good. Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron, because they rebelled against the words of God, and condemned the counsel of the Most High. Therefore he brought down their heart with labour. They fell down, and there was no one to help. Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses. He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and broke away their chains. Let them praise the LORD for his loving kindness, for his wonderful deeds to the children of men! For he has broken the gates of bronze, and cut through bars of iron. Fools are afflicted because of their disobedience, and because of their iniquities. Their soul abhors all kinds of food. They draw near to the gates of death. Then they cry to the LORD in their trouble, and he saves them out of their distresses. He sends his word, and heals them, and delivers them from their graves. Let them praise the LORD for his loving kindness, for his wonderful deeds to the children of men! Let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his deeds with singing. Those who go down to the sea in ships, who do business in great waters, these see the LORD’s deeds, and his wonders in the deep. For he commands, and raises the stormy wind, which lifts up its waves. They mount up to the sky; they go down again to the depths. Their soul melts away because of trouble. They reel back and forth, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits’ end. Then they cry to the LORD in their trouble, and he brings them out of their distress. He makes the storm a calm, so that its waves are still. Then they are glad because it is calm, so he brings them to their desired haven. Let them praise the LORD for his loving kindness, for his wonderful deeds for the children of men! Let them exalt him also in the assembly of the people, and praise him in the seat of the elders. He turns rivers into a desert, water springs into a thirsty ground, and a fruitful land into a salt waste, for the wickedness of those who dwell in it. He turns a desert into a pool of water, and a dry land into water springs. There he makes the hungry live, that they may prepare a city to live in, sow fields, plant vineyards, and reap the fruits of increase. He blesses them also, so that they are multiplied greatly. He doesn’t allow their livestock to decrease. Again, they are diminished and bowed down through oppression, trouble, and sorrow. He pours contempt on princes, and causes them to wander in a trackless waste. Yet he lifts the needy out of their affliction, and increases their families like a flock. The upright will see it, and be glad. All the wicked will shut their mouths. Whoever is wise will pay attention to these things. They will consider the loving kindnesses of the LORD.

Worship Lyrics

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever
Let the redeemed by the LORD say so, whom he has redeemed from the hand of the adversary
And gathered out of the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south
They wandered in the wilderness in a desert way
They found no city to live in
Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them
Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble
And he delivered them out of their distresses
He led them also by a straight way, that they might go to a city to live in
Let them praise the LORD for his loving kindness, for his wonderful deeds to the children of men
For he satisfies the longing soul
He fills the hungry soul with good
Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron
Because they rebelled against the words of God
And condemned the counsel of the Most High
Therefore he brought down their heart with labour
They fell down, and there was no one to help
Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble
And he saved them out of their distresses
He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death
And broke away their chains
Let them praise the LORD for his loving kindness, for his wonderful deeds to the children of men
For he has broken the gates of bronze, and cut through bars of iron
Fools are afflicted because of their disobedience
And because of their iniquities
Their soul abhors all kinds of food
They draw near to the gates of death
Then they cry to the LORD in their trouble
And he saves them out of their distresses
He sends his word, and heals them, and delivers them from their graves
Let them praise the LORD for his loving kindness, for his wonderful deeds to the children of men
Let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgiving
And declare his deeds with singing
Those who go down to the sea in ships, who do business in great waters
These see the LORDs deeds, and his wonders in the deep
For he commands, and raises the stormy wind, which lifts up its waves
They mount up to the sky; they go down again to the depths
Their soul melts away because of trouble
They reel back and forth
And stagger like a drunken man
And
Are at their wits end
Then they cry to the LORD in their trouble
And he brings them out of their distress
He makes the storm a calm, so that its waves are still
Then they are glad because it is calm, so he brings them to their desired haven
Let them praise the LORD for his loving kindness, for his wonderful deeds for the children of men
Let them exalt him also in the assembly of the people
And praise him in the seat of the elders
He turns rivers into a desert, water springs into a thirsty ground
And a fruitful land into a salt waste, for the wickedness of those who dwell in it
He turns a desert into a pool of water, and a dry land into water springs
There he makes the hungry live, that they may prepare a city to live in
Sow fields, plant vineyards, and reap the fruits of increase
He blesses them also, so that they are multiplied greatly
He doesnt allow their livestock to decrease
Again, they are diminished and bowed down through oppression, trouble
And sorrow
He pours contempt on princes, and causes them to wander in a trackless waste
Yet he lifts the needy out of their affliction
And increases their families like a flock
The upright will see it, and be glad
All the wicked will shut their mouths
Whoever is wise will pay attention to these things
They will consider the loving kindnesses of the LORD

About This Psalm

Psalm 107 is a praise psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: praise, deliverance

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 107 to our lives today?
3. What verse or phrase stands out most to you, and why?

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