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Psalms 107:8
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses the redeemed community immediately after describing God’s guidance to a settled city. The call functions as a corporate response to divine deliverance.
The words — חַסְדּ֑וֹ (chas.do) translates as covenant loyalty, and נִפְלְאוֹתָיו (nif'le'otav) translates as wonders. Both terms carry possessive suffixes that attribute these qualities directly to Yahweh.
The thread — The identical thanksgiving formula appears in Psalms 107:31. Daniel 4:2 similarly pairs divine signs and wonders with public declaration.
Why it lands — The text commands the redeemed to acknowledge God’s covenant loyalty and miraculous acts toward humanity. It requires a concrete response of thanksgiving rather than private reflection.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Cross-references
- Psalms 107:31 Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
- Psalms 147:1 Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and lovely to praise Him!
- Daniel 4:2 I am pleased to declare the signs and wonders that the Most High God has performed for me.
- Psalms 78:4 We will not hide them from their children but will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD and His might and the wonders He has performed.
- Psalms 107:15 Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
- Psalms 107:21 Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
- Deuteronomy 32:29 If only they were wise, they would understand it; they would comprehend their fate.
- Psalms 34:3 Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together.
- Psalms 92:1 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,
- Daniel 6:27 He delivers and rescues; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth, for He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.”