Psalms 107:15

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

יוֹד֣וּ לַיהוָ֣ה חַסְדּ֑וֹ וְ֝נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗יו לִבְנֵ֥י אָדָֽם

Transliteration

yôdû to-YHWH ḥasdô and-niplᵊʾôtāyw to-bᵊnê ʾādām

Grammar Details

*yôdû*: hiphil imperfect, 3rd person masculine plural jussive - let them give thanks
*YHWH*: proper noun, divine name with prefixed preposition lamed - to Yahweh
*ḥasdô*: noun, masculine singular with 3rd person masculine singular suffix - his lovingkindness
*niplᵊʾôtāyw*: noun, feminine plural with 3rd person masculine singular suffix and prefixed conjunction waw - and his wonderful deeds
*bᵊnê*: noun, masculine plural construct with prefixed preposition lamed - to sons of
*ʾādām*: noun, masculine singular - mankind/humanity

Word Meanings

*yôdû*: let them give thanks/praise/acknowledge
*ḥasdô*: his lovingkindness/mercy/steadfast love/covenant loyalty
*niplᵊʾôtāyw*: his wonderful deeds/marvelous works/miracles
*bᵊnê*: sons of/children of
*ʾādām*: mankind/humanity/man

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About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

Word-for-word

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Readability

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

Ps 107:8 : 8 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Ps 107:21 : 21 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Ps 107:31 : 31 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Ps 116:17-19 : 17 I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD. 18 I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people, 19 In the courts of the LORD'S house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Ps 107:19-22
4 verses
93%
19Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.
20He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
21Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
22And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.
Ps 107:6-10
5 verses
93%
6Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses.
7And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.
8Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
9For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
10Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron;
Ps 107:31-32
2 verses
92%
31Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
32Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.
Ps 107:16
82%
16For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder.
Ps 107:13-14
2 verses
82%
13Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.
14He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.
Ps 107:1-2
2 verses
75%
1O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
2Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;
Ps 106:1-2
2 verses
74%
1Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
2Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise?
Ps 105:5
73%
5Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
Ps 150:1-2
2 verses
73%
1Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.
2Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.
Ps 105:1-2
2 verses
72%
1O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.
2Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.
Ps 111:4
72%
4He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
Ps 117:1-2
2 verses
72%
1O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.
2For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.
Ps 107:28
72%
28Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.
Ps 107:43
72%
43Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.
Ps 135:3
72%
3Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
Ps 118:29
72%
29O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
1 Chr 16:12
72%
12Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
Ps 31:19
72%
19Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!
Ps 105:45
72%
45That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD.
Ps 145:7
71%
7They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness.
Ps 147:1
71%
1Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
Ps 31:21
71%
21Blessed be the LORD: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.
1 Chr 16:9
71%
9Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.
Ps 106:47
71%
47Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise.
Ps 107:24
71%
24These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.
Ps 113:1
71%
1Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.
Ps 111:2
71%
2The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
Isa 63:7
71%
7I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, and the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.
Ps 118:1
71%
1O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
1 Chr 16:34-35
2 verses
71%
34O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
35And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise.
Ps 145:10
70%
10All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee.
Ps 135:1
70%
1Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants of the LORD.
Ps 112:1
70%
1Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Ps 136:1
70%
1O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Jer 20:13
70%
13Sing unto the LORD, praise ye the LORD: for he hath delivered the soul of the poor from the hand of evildoers.