Psalms 107:22

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 107:22 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgiving, And declare his works with singing.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgiving, And declare his works with singing.
Psalms 107:22 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 107

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
22And let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgiving, And declare his works with singing.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, etc.] Not legal sacrifices, but spiritual and evangelical ones, the sacrifices of praise and thankfulness which God has enjoined are well pleasing to him through Christ, glorify him, and are but our reasonable service; (see <581315>Hebrews 13:15). And declare his works with rejoicing: tell them to the children of men, what he has done for them, for soul and body; let them come to Zion with joy and everlasting joy on their heads; to the gates thereof, or to the public assemblies of the saints, and there declare what great things the Lord has done for them; and has had compassion upon them in healing their bodily diseases, and curing them…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And let them sacrifice - As in the cases before Psalms 107:9, Psalms 107:16, this is connected with the preceding part of the psalm, or is a “continuation” of the thought which had been interrupted by the prayer, “Oh that men would praise the Lord.” The particular idea here is, that they who have been sick, and who have been restored to health, should offer the sacrifice of thanksgiving; or, that they are the proper persons to praise the Lord. The word “sacrifice” here is used in a large sense to denote worship or adoration. Let them worship God with thanks or praises. The sacrifices of thanksgiving - Hebrew, “praise.” Let them offer praise. And declare his works with rejoicing - Margin, as…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“sacrifice: Psa 50:14, Psa 116:12, Psa 116:17; Lev 7:12; Heb 13:15; Pe1 2:5, Pe1 2:9 declare: Psa 9:11, Psa 73:28, Psa 105:1, Psa 105:2, Psa 118:17; Isa 12:4 rejoicing: Heb. singing Psalms 107:23”
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