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wonders to the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/107.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Oh that <i>men</i> would praise the LORD <i>for</i> his goodness, and <i>for</i> his wonderful works to the children of men!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/107.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Oh, that <i>men</i> would give thanks to the LORD <i>for</i> His goodness, And <i>for</i> His wonderful works to the children of men!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/107.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />They shall give thanks to the LORD for His mercy, And for His wonders to the sons of mankind!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/107.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Let them give thanks to the LORD for His lovingkindness, And for His wonders to the sons of men!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/107.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Let them give thanks to the LORD for His lovingkindness, And for His wonders to the sons of men!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/107.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Let them give thanks to Yahweh for His lovingkindness, And for His wondrous deeds to the sons of men!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/107.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Let them give thanks to the LORD for His lovingkindness, And for His wonderful acts to the children of men!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/107.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let them give thanks to the LORD for his faithful love and his wondrous works for all humanity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/107.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let them give thanks to the LORD for His faithful love and His wonderful works for all humanity. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/107.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/107.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You should praise the LORD for his love and for the wonderful things he does for all of us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/107.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/107.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Let them give thanks to the LORD because of his mercy. He performed his miracles for Adam's descendants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/107.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They must thank the LORD for his constant love, for the wonderful things he did for them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/107.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Let them give thanks to the LORD for his gracious love and his awesome deeds for mankind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/107.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/107.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Let them give thanks to the LORD for his loyal love, and for the amazing things he has done for people! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/107.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Let them praise the LORD for his loving kindness, for his wonderful works for the descendants of Adam.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/107.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/107.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Let them praise Yahweh for his loving kindness, for his wonderful deeds to the children of men! <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/107.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />They confess to YHWH His kindness, "" And His wonders to the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/107.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> They confess to Jehovah His kindness, And His wonders to the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/107.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />They shall confess to Jehovah his mercy, and his wonders to the sons of man.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/107.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Let the mercies of the Lord give glory to him: and his wonderful works to the children of men. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/107.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 106:8>Let his mercies confess to the Lord, and let his miracles confess to the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/107.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Let them thank the LORD for his mercy, such wondrous deeds for the children of Adam. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/107.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wonderful works to humankind.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/107.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Let the righteous of the LORD give thanks to him; for his mercies are upon the children of men!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/107.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />His righteous ones shall thank LORD JEHOVAH for his mercies upon the sons of men.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/107.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Let them give thanks unto the LORD for His mercy, And for His wonderful works to the children of men!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/107.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Let them acknowledge to the Lord his mercies, and his wonderful works to the children of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/107-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=13648" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/107.htm">Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>He led them on a straight path to reach a city where they could live. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3034.htm" title="3034: yō·w·ḏū (V-Hifil-Imperf-3mp) -- To throw, cast. ">Let them give thanks</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥas·dōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">for His loving devotion</a> <a href="/hebrew/6381.htm" title="6381: wə·nip̄·lə·’ō·w·ṯāw (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-Prtcpl-fpc:: 3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. Distinguish; by implication, to be great, difficult, wonderful.">and His wonders</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: liḇ·nê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">to the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: ’ā·ḏām (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">of men.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>For He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/136-1.htm">Psalm 136:1</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-1.htm">Psalm 118:1</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-7.htm">Isaiah 63:7</a></span><br />I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us—the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-1.htm">Psalm 103:1-2</a></span><br />Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. / Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Psalm 92:1</a></span><br />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,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-10.htm">Psalm 145:10</a></span><br />All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">Psalm 106:1</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-1.htm">Psalm 89:1</a></span><br />A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the loving devotion of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Psalm 34:1</a></span><br />Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/95-1.htm">Psalm 95:1-2</a></span><br />Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation! / Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-20.htm">Ephesians 5:20</a></span><br />always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-16.htm">Colossians 3:16</a></span><br />Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18</a></span><br />Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-15.htm">Hebrews 13:15</a></span><br />Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-5.htm">Revelation 19:5</a></span><br />Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!</p><p class="hdg">o that men</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/107-15.htm">Psalm 107:15,21,31</a></b></br> Oh that <i>men</i> would praise the LORD <i>for</i> his goodness, and <i>for</i> his wonderful works to the children of men! … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/81-13.htm">Psalm 81:13-16</a></b></br> Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, <i>and</i> Israel had walked in my ways! … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/5-29.htm">Deuteronomy 5:29</a></b></br> O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!</p><p class="hdg">praise</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-3.htm">Psalm 34:3</a></b></br> O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/92-1.htm">Psalm 92:1,2</a></b></br> A Psalm <i>or</i> Song for the sabbath day. <i>It is a</i> good <i>thing</i> to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/147-1.htm">Psalm 147:1</a></b></br> Praise ye the LORD: for <i>it is</i> good to sing praises unto our God; for <i>it is</i> pleasant; <i>and</i> praise is comely.</p><p class="hdg">his wonderful</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/40-5.htm">Psalm 40:5</a></b></br> Many, O LORD my God, <i>are</i> thy wonderful works <i>which</i> thou hast done, and thy thoughts <i>which are</i> to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: <i>if</i> I would declare and speak <i>of them</i>, they are more than can be numbered.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/78-4.htm">Psalm 78:4</a></b></br> We will not hide <i>them</i> from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/111-4.htm">Psalm 111:4</a></b></br> He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD <i>is</i> gracious and full of compassion.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/106-27.htm">Children</a> <a href="/psalms/86-12.htm">Confess</a> <a href="/psalms/106-39.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/psalms/86-17.htm">Goodness</a> <a href="/psalms/107-1.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/107-1.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/107-1.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/107-1.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/107-1.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/107-1.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/100-1.htm">Thank</a> <a href="/psalms/107-1.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/psalms/90-14.htm">Unfailing</a> <a href="/psalms/106-22.htm">Wonderful</a> <a href="/psalms/106-22.htm">Wonders</a> <a href="/psalms/106-22.htm">Wondrous</a> <a href="/psalms/106-39.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/107-15.htm">Children</a> <a href="/psalms/107-15.htm">Confess</a> <a href="/psalms/107-15.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/psalms/107-9.htm">Goodness</a> <a href="/psalms/107-15.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/107-15.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/107-15.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/107-15.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/107-15.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/107-15.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/107-15.htm">Thank</a> <a href="/psalms/107-15.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/psalms/107-15.htm">Unfailing</a> <a href="/psalms/107-15.htm">Wonderful</a> <a href="/psalms/107-15.htm">Wonders</a> <a href="/psalms/107-15.htm">Wondrous</a> <a href="/psalms/107-15.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 107</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/107-1.htm">The psalmist exhorts the redeemed in praising God to observe his manifold providence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/107-4.htm">Over travelers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/107-10.htm">Over captives</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/107-17.htm">Over sick men</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/107-23.htm">Over sailors</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/107-33.htm">And in diverse varieties of life.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of the Psalms, giving thanks is a recurring theme, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging God's sovereignty and benevolence. The act of giving thanks is not just a verbal expression but a heart posture of recognizing God's hand in the lives of His people. This aligns with other scriptures such as <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:18</a>, which encourages believers to give thanks in all circumstances, highlighting the universality and timelessness of this practice.<p><b>for His loving devotion</b><br>The term "loving devotion" is often translated as "steadfast love" or "mercy" in other versions, derived from the Hebrew word "chesed." This word encompasses God's covenantal faithfulness, kindness, and mercy. It is a central theme in the Old Testament, reflecting God's unwavering commitment to His people despite their unfaithfulness. This concept is echoed in <a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a>, where God's mercies are described as new every morning, underscoring His perpetual faithfulness.<p><b>and His wonders</b><br>"Wonders" refers to the miraculous acts and mighty deeds performed by God throughout history. These acts serve as tangible evidence of God's power and involvement in the world. In the biblical narrative, wonders often accompany God's deliverance of His people, such as the parting of the Red Sea in <a href="/exodus/14.htm">Exodus 14</a>. These wonders are not only historical events but also typological foreshadowings of the ultimate deliverance through Jesus Christ, who performed miracles as signs of His divine authority and mission.<p><b>to the sons of men</b><br>This phrase indicates the universal scope of God's actions and blessings. "Sons of men" is a term that encompasses all humanity, suggesting that God's loving devotion and wonders are not limited to a specific group but are available to all. This inclusivity is reflected in the New Testament, where the gospel message is extended to both Jews and Gentiles, as seen in <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a>. The phrase also highlights the relational aspect of God's interaction with humanity, emphasizing His desire for all people to recognize and respond to His goodness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His promises.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/sons_of_men.htm">Sons of Men</a></b><br>A term referring to humanity in general, highlighting the universal scope of God's loving devotion and wonders.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/wonders.htm">Wonders</a></b><br>Refers to the miraculous acts and deeds of God, demonstrating His power and care for His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_as_a_response_to_god's_love.htm">Gratitude as a Response to God's Love</a></b><br>Recognize that our gratitude should be a natural response to God's loving devotion. Reflect on how His love has been evident in your life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/acknowledging_god's_wonders.htm">Acknowledging God's Wonders</a></b><br>Take time to identify and acknowledge the wonders God has performed in your life and in the world around you. This recognition can deepen your faith and trust in Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_universality_of_god's_care.htm">The Universality of God's Care</a></b><br>Understand that God's loving devotion and wonders are not limited to a select few but are available to all humanity. This should inspire us to share His love with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultivating_a_thankful_heart.htm">Cultivating a Thankful Heart</a></b><br>Develop a habit of thankfulness by regularly reflecting on God's goodness and expressing gratitude in prayer and worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_out_gratitude.htm">Living Out Gratitude</a></b><br>Let your gratitude to God be evident in your actions and interactions with others. Serve and love others as a reflection of the love and wonders you have received from God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_107.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 107</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_all-loving.htm">Is God all-loving?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'help_from_the_lord'_mean.htm">What does "My help comes from the Lord" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'casting_down_imaginations'_mean.htm">What does "Casting Down Imaginations" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_job_7_20_conflict_with_nt's_grace.htm">Does Job 7:20's portrayal of God as a watcher or observer of human sin conflict with the New Testament depiction of a forgiving, grace-filled God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/107.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">Oh that men.</span>--The subject is rather to be supplied from the preceding clauses, "let them praise," &c. Some, however, render "they praise," &c<p>On the other hand, the insertion of "for" in each clause of the Authorised Version is correct (so LXX. and Vulg.).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/107.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness</span>! Here the refrain occurs for the first time. Note its repetition in vers. 15, 21, and 31. It is an earnest call on those who have experienced God's mercies to be thankful. <span class="cmt_word">And for his wonderful works to the children of men</span>! or, "his wonderful doings." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/107-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Let them give thanks</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹד֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·ḏū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3034.htm">Strong's 3034: </a> </span><span class="str2">To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">לַיהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for His loving devotion</span><br /><span class="heb">חַסְדּ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥas·dōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and His wonders</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗יו</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nip̄·lə·’ō·w·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6381.htm">Strong's 6381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the sons</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבְנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(liḇ·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of men.</span><br /><span class="heb">אָדָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/107-8.htm">Psalm 107:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/107-8.htm">Psalm 107:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/107-8.htm">Psalm 107:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/107-8.htm">Psalm 107:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/107-8.htm">Psalm 107:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/107-8.htm">Psalm 107:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/107-8.htm">Psalm 107:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/107-8.htm">Psalm 107:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/107-8.htm">Psalm 107:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/107-8.htm">Psalm 107:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/107-8.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 107:8 Let them praise Yahweh for his loving (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/107-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 107:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 107:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/107-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 107:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 107:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>