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    Psalms 107 (KJV)

    Read Psalms chapter 107 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Psalms 107

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    Psalm 107:1

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    Psalms 107 Summary

    Psalm 107 opens Book V of the Psalter with a call to give thanks, then describes four groups of people who cried to the Lord in distress: wanderers in the desert, prisoners in chains, those sick from rebellion, and sailors in storms.

    Each group follows the same pattern: they cry out to God, He rescues them, and they should give thanks for His unfailing love. The fourfold refrain celebrates God as the rescuer who responds to every kind of human crisis.

    Key Themes

    God rescues from every crisisFourfold pattern of distress and deliveranceThanksgiving for unfailing loveOpening Book V

    Key Verses in Psalms 107

    "Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever."

    — Psalms 107:1

    The psalm's theme verse, repeated throughout Scripture as a foundational truth.

    "Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and he brought them out of their distress. He stilled the storm to a whisper."

    — Psalms 107:28-29

    A powerful image of God calming life's storms, echoed in Jesus' calming of the sea.

    Life Application

    Whatever type of crisis you face—lostness, bondage, sickness, or storms—the remedy is the same: cry out to God. He responds to every kind of distress with unfailing love.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why are four groups described?

    They represent the full range of human distress—being lost, imprisoned, sick, and overwhelmed—showing that God rescues from every kind of trouble.

    Psalm 107 Commentary & Reflection

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    Overview of Psalm 107: Give Thanks to the Lord

    Psalm 107 tells four stories of people in desperate situations — wanderers in the desert, prisoners in chains, fools suffering from sin, and sailors in storms — who cried out to God and were delivered. Each story ends with the refrain: 'Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness.' It's a testimony psalm, showing that God rescues from every kind of trouble.

    Key Themes

    Deliverance
    Thanksgiving
    God's Goodness
    Redemption

    Key Verses to Remember

    “O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”
    — Psalm 107:1 (KJV)
    “Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!”
    — Psalm 107:8 (KJV)

    Reflection

    No matter how you got into trouble — whether through circumstances, your own foolishness, or someone else's actions — God responds to the cry for help. Which of these four stories resonates with your life right now?

    Historical Context

    Opens Book V with four vivid pictures of people in desperate situations—wanderers in the desert, prisoners in chains, sick from rebellion, storm-tossed at sea. Each group cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He delivered them. The refrain 'Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness' repeats four times.

    How to Apply Psalm 107 Today

    Which of the four groups are you? Wandering without direction, imprisoned by bad choices, sick from sin's consequences, or tossed by life's storms? The prescription is the same for all: 'They cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and He delivered them.' Cry out. He specializes in rescue.

    A Prayer from Psalm 107

    Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so. They cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and He delivered them out of their distresses. Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men! Amen.

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