Psalms Chapter 107 — A Song of Thanksgiving and Deliverance
This chapter calls upon the redeemed to give thanks to God for His enduring mercy and deliverance from diverse troubles.
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Notable Verses
Psalms 107:1
“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,”
This verse establishes the central theme of the psalm, calling for gratitude based on God's inherent goodness.
Psalms 107:20
“He sends his word, and heals them,”
It highlights the restorative power of God's word as a means of healing and deliverance from distress.
Psalms 107:29
“He makes the storm a calm,”
This verse showcases God's absolute authority over the natural elements and His ability to bring peace during chaos.
Chapter Summary
Psalms Chapter 107 is a corporate hymn of thanksgiving that recounts four distinct scenarios of distress and divine rescue. It begins with a call for the redeemed to proclaim God's goodness and lovingkindness. The text describes travelers lost in the wilderness, captives sitting in darkness, those suffering from illness due to their own folly, and sailors caught in life-threatening storms at sea. In each instance, the people cry out to the Lord in their trouble, and He delivers them, leading to a repeated refrain of praise for His wonderful deeds. The latter part of the psalm shifts to God's sovereignty over the environment and human society, illustrating how He turns fruitful lands into deserts or brings water to the thirsty wilderness. It concludes by noting that the upright observe these acts with joy, while the wise take note of the Lord’s lovingkindness.
Frequently Asked Questions
The chapter describes travelers lost in the desert, prisoners in darkness, the sick who are suffering for their choices, and sailors caught in a storm. In each case, God hears their cries and delivers them from their specific hardships.
The psalm repeatedly calls on the people to 'praise the LORD for his loving kindness' and for His 'wonderful works' on behalf of humanity. This refrain appears after each of the four scenarios of deliverance.
The text shows God turning rivers into deserts and dry ground into water springs to provide for the hungry. It also depicts His command over the winds and waves, demonstrating total sovereignty over the environment.
Study Note
Psalms Chapter 107 is the opening chapter of the fifth and final 'book' or division within the Psalter.
Related Chapters
Psalms Chapter 106
The preceding psalm also focuses on God's enduring mercy and the history of His people.
Matthew Chapter 8
This chapter features Jesus calming a storm, mirroring the divine power over the sea described in Psalm 107.
Psalms Chapter 136
Another major hymn of thanksgiving that repeats a similar refrain about God's mercy.
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