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they will see in our history the faithful love of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/107.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever is wise, let him attend to these things; let them consider the steadfast love of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/107.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/107.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Whoso <i>is</i> wise, and will observe these <i>things</i>, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/107.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Whoever <i>is</i> wise will observe these <i>things,</i> And they will understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/107.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who is wise? He is to pay attention to these things, And consider the mercy of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/107.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Who is wise? Let him give heed to these things, And consider the lovingkindnesses of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/107.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Who is wise? Let him give heed to these things; And consider the lovingkindnesses of the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/107.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Who is wise? Let him keep these things, And carefully consider the lovingkindnesses of Yahweh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/107.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Who is wise? Let him observe <i>and</i> heed these things; And [thoughtfully] consider the lovingkindness of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/107.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let whoever is wise pay attention to these things and consider the LORD’s acts of faithful love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/107.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let whoever is wise pay attention to these things and consider the LORD&#8217s acts of faithful love. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/107.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoso is wise will give heed to these things; And they will consider the lovingkindnesses of Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/107.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Be wise! Remember this and think about the kindness of the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/107.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Whoso is wise shall give heed to these things, and they shall consider the mercies of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/107.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Let those who [think] they are wise pay attention to these things so that they may understand the LORD's blessings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/107.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />May those who are wise think about these things; may they consider the LORD's constant love. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/107.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Let whoever is wise observe these things, that they may comprehend the gracious love of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/107.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/107.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Whoever is wise, let him take note of these things! Let them consider the LORD's acts of loyal love! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/107.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Whoever is wise will pay attention to these things. They will consider the loving kindnesses of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/107.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Whoever is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the loving-kindness of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/107.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Whoever is wise will pay attention to these things. They will consider the loving kindnesses of Yahweh. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/107.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Who [is] wise, and observes these? They understand the kind acts of YHWH!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/107.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Who is wise, and observeth these? They understand the kind acts of Jehovah!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/107.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Who the wise and will watch these, and they shall understand the mercies of Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/107.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Who is wise, and will keep these things: and will understand the mercies of the Lord? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/107.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 106:43>Who is wise and will keep these things? And who will understand the mercies of the Lord?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/107.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Whoever is wise will take note of these things, and ponder the merciful deeds of the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/107.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Let those who are wise give heed to these things, and consider the steadfast love of the LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/107.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Whosoever is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/107.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He who is wise will keep these things and will make known the mercy of LORD JEHOVAH. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/107.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Whoso is wise, let him observe these things, And let them consider the mercies of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/107.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Who is wise, and will observe these things, and understand the mercies of the Lord?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/107-43.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=13860" 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">42</span>The upright see and rejoice, and all iniquity shuts its mouth. <span class="reftext">43</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4310.htm" title="4310: mî- (Interrog) -- An interrogative pronoun of persons, as mah is of things, who?; also whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix.">Let him who</a> <a href="/hebrew/2450.htm" title="2450: ḥā·ḵām (Adj-ms) -- Wise. From chakam; wise.">is wise</a> <a href="/hebrew/8104.htm" title="8104: wə·yiš·mār- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3ms) -- To keep, watch, preserve. A primitive root; properly, to hedge about, i.e. Guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.">pay heed</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">to these things</a> <a href="/hebrew/995.htm" title="995: wə·yiṯ·bō·wn·nū (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConjImperf-3mp) -- To discern. A primitive root; to separate mentally, i.e.(generally) understand.">and consider</a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥas·ḏê (N-mpc) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">the loving devotion</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD.</a> </span><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="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Proverbs 1:5-7</a></span><br />let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel / by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. / The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/14-9.htm">Hosea 14:9</a></span><br />Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them but the rebellious stumble in them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-12.htm">Jeremiah 9:12</a></span><br />Who is the man wise enough to understand this? To whom has the mouth of the LORD spoken, that he may explain it? Why is the land destroyed and scorched like a desert, so no one can pass through it?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-29.htm">Deuteronomy 32:29</a></span><br />If only they were wise, they would understand it; they would comprehend their fate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/5-21.htm">Isaiah 5:21</a></span><br />Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/5-9.htm">Job 5:9</a></span><br />the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/92-5.htm">Psalm 92:5-6</a></span><br />How great are Your works, O LORD, how deep are Your thoughts! / A senseless man does not know, and a fool does not understand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/111-2.htm">Psalm 111:2</a></span><br />Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/8-5.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:5</a></span><br />Whoever keeps his command will come to no harm, and a wise heart knows the right time and procedure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/12-10.htm">Daniel 12:10</a></span><br />Many will be purified, made spotless, and refined, but the wicked will continue to act wickedly. None of the wicked will understand, but the wise will understand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/11-15.htm">Matthew 11:15</a></span><br />He who has ears, let him hear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-9.htm">Matthew 13:9-16</a></span><br />He who has ears, let him hear.” / Then the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why do You speak to the people in parables?” / He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/4-9.htm">Mark 4:9</a></span><br />Then Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/8-8.htm">Luke 8:8</a></span><br />Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprang up and produced a crop—a hundredfold.” As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-28.htm">Luke 11:28</a></span><br />But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Whoever is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the loving kindness of the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">is wise</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/28-5.htm">Psalm 28:5</a></b></br> Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/64-9.htm">Psalm 64:9</a></b></br> And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/5-12.htm">Isaiah 5:12</a></b></br> And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts: but they regard not the work of the LORD, neither consider the operation of his hands.</p><p class="hdg">they shall understand</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/50-23.htm">Psalm 50:23</a></b></br> Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth <i>his</i> conversation <i>aright</i> will I shew the salvation of God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/9-24.htm">Jeremiah 9:24</a></b></br> But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I <i>am</i> the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these <i>things</i> I delight, saith the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/3-18.htm">Ephesians 3:18,19</a></b></br> May be able to comprehend with all saints what <i>is</i> the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/106-39.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/psalms/66-19.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/psalms/106-7.htm">Consider</a> <a href="/psalms/103-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/107-23.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/106-7.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/psalms/107-18.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/psalms/106-45.htm">Kindnesses</a> <a href="/psalms/107-31.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/106-45.htm">Lovingkindnesses</a> <a href="/psalms/106-46.htm">Mercies</a> <a href="/psalms/106-3.htm">Observe</a> <a href="/genesis/44-5.htm">Observeth</a> <a href="/psalms/94-8.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/psalms/103-1.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/107-22.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/107-31.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/107-11.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/psalms/106-7.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/psalms/105-22.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/143-5.htm">Acts</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-24.htm">Attention</a> <a href="/psalms/119-6.htm">Consider</a> <a href="/psalms/108-1.htm">David</a> <a href="/psalms/108-4.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/119-9.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/psalms/112-5.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-7.htm">Kindnesses</a> <a href="/psalms/108-4.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-32.htm">Lovingkindnesses</a> <a href="/psalms/119-41.htm">Mercies</a> <a href="/psalms/119-2.htm">Observe</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-7.htm">Observeth</a> <a href="/psalms/116-14.htm">Pay</a> <a href="/psalms/108-1.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/108-1.htm">Song</a> <a href="/psalms/108-1.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/109-16.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/psalms/119-27.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">Wise</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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Wisdom in the Bible is often associated with the fear of the Lord (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>) and is considered a gift from God (<a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>). The wise are those who understand and apply God's principles in their lives. In the context of <a href="/psalms/107.htm">Psalm 107</a>, wisdom involves recognizing God's hand in the events described throughout the psalm, such as deliverance from distress and provision in times of need.<p><b>pay heed to these things</b><br>The phrase "pay heed" suggests careful attention and reflection. The "things" refer to the various acts of deliverance and mercy described earlier in <a href="/psalms/107.htm">Psalm 107</a>. These include God's rescue of those in trouble, His provision for the hungry, and His guidance for the lost. The psalm recounts the Israelites' experiences, possibly during the Babylonian exile, and their return, highlighting God's faithfulness. Paying heed involves acknowledging God's sovereignty and His active role in human history.<p><b>and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.</b><br>The term "loving devotion" translates the Hebrew word "chesed," which encompasses God's steadfast love, mercy, and covenant faithfulness. This concept is central to understanding God's relationship with His people. Throughout the Old Testament, God's chesed is demonstrated in His unwavering commitment to Israel despite their repeated unfaithfulness. In the New Testament, this loving devotion is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection embody God's redemptive love for humanity (<a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a>). Considering God's loving devotion involves recognizing His ongoing work in the world and responding with gratitude and obedience.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wise.htm">The Wise</a></b><br>This refers to individuals who possess wisdom, which in a biblical sense, is often associated with the fear of the Lord and understanding His ways.<br><br>2. <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>3. <b><a href="/topical/l/loving_devotion.htm">Loving Devotion (Chesed)</a></b><br>A key Hebrew term that encompasses God's steadfast love, mercy, and faithfulness towards His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_wisdom.htm">The Call to Wisdom</a></b><br>The verse calls for those who are wise to pay attention to God's works. Wisdom in the biblical sense involves recognizing and responding to God's actions in the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_loving_devotion.htm">Understanding God's Loving Devotion</a></b><br>The term "chesed" is central to understanding God's character. It is a call to reflect on His steadfast love and mercy, which are evident throughout the history of His dealings with humanity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_on_god's_works.htm">Reflecting on God's Works</a></b><br>The wise are encouraged to consider the acts of God, which are often recounted in the preceding verses of <a href="/bsb/psalms/107.htm">Psalm 107</a>. This reflection leads to a deeper appreciation of His faithfulness and mercy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/application_of_wisdom_in_daily_life.htm">Application of Wisdom in Daily Life</a></b><br>Applying wisdom involves not only understanding God's loving devotion but also living in a way that reflects His character in our interactions with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_to_seek_wisdom.htm">Encouragement to Seek Wisdom</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to seek wisdom from God, as it is essential for understanding His ways and living a life that honors Him.<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/what_is_ecclesiasticus.htm">What is Ecclesiasticus?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_psalm_58_6_invoke_violence.htm">Why does David, in Psalm 58, invoke violent divine judgment (verse 6) when other passages emphasize mercy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_isaiah_28_9-10_contradict_wisdom_texts.htm">In Isaiah 28:9-10, is the idea of teaching 'line upon line, precept upon precept' contradicted by other biblical texts that emphasize understanding and wisdom over rote instruction?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_blessed_in_the_lord's_name.htm">What advice do the ungodly offer?</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>(43) The psalm ends in the style, and almost in the very words, of the prophecy of Hosea. (Comp. <a href="/hosea/14-9.htm" title="Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.">Hosea 14:9</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/107.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 43.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Whoso is wise, and will observe these things</span>; rather, <span class="accented">let him observe these things</span>. It is assumed that they are open to be observed by all; they are the patent facts of human life. <span class="cmt_word">Even they</span>; rather, <span class="accented">and they</span>. <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>Shall understand the loving kindness of the Lord</span>; literally, <span class="accented">loving-kindnesses</span>; <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. many acts of loving-kindness. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/107-43.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 him who</span><br /><span class="heb">מִי־</span> <span class="translit">(mî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4310.htm">Strong's 4310: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is wise</span><br /><span class="heb">חָכָ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·ḵām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2450.htm">Strong's 2450: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">pay heed</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיִשְׁמָר־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yiš·mār-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8104.htm">Strong's 8104: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to these things</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֑לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and consider</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝יִתְבּֽוֹנְנ֗וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yiṯ·bō·wn·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_995.htm">Strong's 995: </a> </span><span class="str2">To separate mentally, understand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the loving devotion</span><br /><span class="heb">חַֽסְדֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(ḥas·ḏê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<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">of the LORD.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/107-43.htm">Psalm 107:43 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/107-43.htm">Psalm 107:43 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/107-43.htm">Psalm 107:43 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/107-43.htm">Psalm 107:43 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/107-43.htm">Psalm 107:43 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/107-43.htm">Psalm 107:43 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/107-43.htm">Psalm 107:43 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/107-43.htm">Psalm 107:43 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/107-43.htm">Psalm 107:43 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/107-43.htm">Psalm 107:43 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/107-43.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 107:43 Whoever is wise will pay attention (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/107-42.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 107:42"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 107:42" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/108-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 108:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 108:1" /></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>