📖 Psalms — Chapter 107 (KJV)
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Psalms 107:1 O Rgive thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Psalms 107:2 RLet the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;
Psalms 107:3 And Rgathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the Tsouth.
Psalms 107:4 They Rwandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in.
Psalms 107:5 Hungry Rand thirsty, their soul fainted in them.
Psalms 107:6 RThen they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses.
Psalms 107:7 And Rhe led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.
Psalms 107:8 ROh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Psalms 107:9 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
Psalms 107:10 Such Ras sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron;
Psalms 107:11 RBecause they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most High:
Psalms 107:12 Therefore Rhe brought down their heart with labour; they fell down, and there was none to help.
Psalms 107:13 Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.
Psalms 107:14 He Rbrought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.
Psalms 107:15 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Psalms 107:16 For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder.
Psalms 107:17 RFools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
Psalms 107:18 Their soul Rabhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.
Psalms 107:19 Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.
Psalms 107:20 RHe sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
Psalms 107:21 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Psalms 107:22 And let them Rsacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with Trejoicing.
Psalms 107:23 They that Rgo down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;
Psalms 107:24 These see the works of the LORD, and Rhis wonders in the deep.
Psalms 107:25 For Rhe commandeth, and Traiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.
Psalms 107:26 They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: Rtheir soul is melted because of trouble.
Psalms 107:27 They reel to and fro, and Rstagger like a drunken man, and Tare at their wit’s end.
Psalms 107:28 Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.
Psalms 107:29 RHe maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.
Psalms 107:30 Then are they glad because they be quiet; so Rhe bringeth them unto their desired haven.
Psalms 107:31 ROh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Psalms 107:32 Let them Rexalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.
Psalms 107:33 He Rturneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry ground;
Psalms 107:34 RA fruitful land into Tbarrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein.
Psalms 107:35 He Rturneth the wilderness into a standing water, and dry ground into watersprings.
Psalms 107:36 And Rthere he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation;
Psalms 107:37 And Rsow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase.
Psalms 107:38 RHe blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease.
Psalms 107:39 Again, Rthey are minished and brought low through oppression, affliction, and sorrow.
Psalms 107:40 He Rpoureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the Twilderness, where there is no way.
Psalms 107:41 Yet Rsetteth he the poor on high Tfrom affliction, and maketh him families like a flock.
Psalms 107:42 The Rrighteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.
Psalms 107:43 Whoso Ris wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 107:1–16 — The wandering and imprisoned are rescued
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Repeated cries in trouble are met with deliverance. Wandering hunger and prison darkness become occasions for thanksgiving for God’s goodness.
Key Truth: Let rescued people give thanks.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Let the ____ of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from …” (Psalms 107:2)
Find it in Psalms 107:2 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.” (Psalms 107:5)
Find it in Psalms 107:5 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Such as sit in ____ and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction …” (Psalms 107:10)
Find it in Psalms 107:10 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 107:17–32 — Healing and a quiet haven
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Afflicted people and storm-tossed sailors cry to God. Healing and calm produce thanksgiving, inviting public recognition of his saving works.
Key Truth: Remember mercy after the crisis passes.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “He sent his ____ , and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.” (Psalms 107:20)
Find it in Psalms 107:20 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “He maketh the storm a ____ , so that the waves thereof are still.” (Psalms 107:29)
Find it in Psalms 107:29 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired ____ .” (Psalms 107:30)
Find it in Psalms 107:30 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 107:33–43 — Observe God’s lovingkindness
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Land is changed, hungry people find habitation, and the poor are raised despite oppression. Wise observation discerns the Lord’s lovingkindness.
Key Truth: Attend wisely to God’s mercies.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the ____ into dry ground;” (Psalms 107:33)
Find it in Psalms 107:33 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Yet setteth he the ____ on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a …” (Psalms 107:41)
Find it in Psalms 107:41 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… and will observe these things, even they shall understand the ____ of the LORD.” (Psalms 107:43)
Find it in Psalms 107:43 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Mark 4:39 — Jesus stills wind and sea.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What answered cry should become lasting thanksgiving?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. What repeated movement links wandering and prison accounts?
2. How does rescue answer both hunger and lost direction?
3. How do the healing and storm scenes expand the testimony?
4. What human limit appears before the sailors’ cry?
5. How does the conclusion connect social reversal and wisdom?
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