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Psalms 107

43 verses

TL;DR

A Psalm that thanks God for His merciful deliverance of Israel from enemies, wilderness, and sea, and calls all people to praise His works.

Summary

Psalm 107 opens with an exhortation to give thanks to the LORD for His enduring mercy, urging the redeemed to proclaim His deliverance from the hand of the enemy. It recounts the Israelites’ wandering in the wilderness, their hunger and thirst, and their cries that the LORD answered by guiding them to a city. The psalm then shifts to the sea, describing how the Lord calms the stormy waters and brings safety to those at sea. A theme of divine transformation follows, with God turning barren lands into fertile fields and rivers into life‑giving water, and affording blessing to the poor while striking down princes. The Psalm closes with a call for all to praise God’s mighty deeds and to witness the fruits of His lovingkindness.

Outline
  1. 1. Praise for God's mercy and call to the redeemed to declare His deliverance
  2. 2. Deliverance from wilderness hardships and enemies
  3. 3. Rescue at sea and calming of storms
  4. 4. Transformation of land and blessing of the poor, ending with a call to praise
Themes
God’s mercy and deliveranceThe call to praise and remembranceTransformation and blessing of the land
Keywords
mercyredeemeddeliverancewildernessseastormriverpraiseblessingland
People
the LORDthe redeemedprincesthe poor
Places
eastwestnorthsouthwildernessseariverwaterspringsland
Things
cityiron barsbrass gatesstormswavesvineyardsfieldswater
Key Verses
  • Psalms 107:1: Introduces the central theme of thanksgiving for God’s enduring mercy.
  • Psalms 107:12: Highlights God’s deliverance from darkness and oppression.
  • Psalms 107:23: Shows the psalmist’s observation of God’s power over the sea.
  • Psalms 107:31: Reiterates the call to praise the LORD for His works and goodness.
Questions
  • What does Psalm 107 reveal about the nature of God’s deliverance in both physical and spiritual distress?
  • How does the psalmist use natural imagery to describe God’s power and faithfulness?
  • In what ways does the psalm call for communal worship and remembrance?
  • What parallels can be drawn between the ancient Israelites’ hardships and contemporary experiences of faith?
  • How does the transformation of barren land symbolize God’s restorative work in our lives?
Sentiment

positive
The Psalm expresses gratitude, confidence in God’s mercy, and calls for joyous praise.