Psalms 107:31

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 107:31 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Psalms 107:31 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 107

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
31Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, etc.] Seafaring men particularly, before mentioned, as Jonah’s mariners did, (Jon 1:16), or all the four sorts of persons instanced in, as Kimchi thinks: and even all men whatsoever should do this, high and low, rich and poor, of every age, sex, and condition; since they all receive favours from the Lord, and should return thanks to him; and especially good men, who are blessed with spiritual blessings by him: these should all confess to the Lord his goodness; as it may be rendered, (see Gill on “<19A715>Psalm 107:15”), they should own the mercy received as the Lord’s doing, and acknowledge their unworthiness of it, and give him the glory…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Oh that men... - See Psalms 107:8, note; Psalms 107:15, note; Psalms 107:21, note. Assuredly they who are thus delivered from the dangers of the sea should praise the Lord; they who have seen the wonders of God on the great ocean should “never” forget God. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Oh that men: Psa 107:8, Psa 107:15, Psa 107:21, Psa 103:2, Psa 105:1; Hos 2:8; Jon 1:16, Jon 2:9; Mic 6:4, Mic 6:5; Rom 1:20, Rom 1:21; Ti2 3:2; Heb 13:15 his wonderful: Psa 71:17, Psa 72:18, Psa 72:19, Psa 77:11, Psa 77:14, Psa 105:2; Rev 15:3 Psalms 107:32”
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