Psalms 107:8

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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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
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Referenced Verses

Ps 107:15 : 15 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 111:4 : 4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
Ps 147:1 : 1 Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
Isa 48:18 : 18 O that thou hadst hearkened to my commandments! then had thy peace been as a river, and thy righteousness as the waves of the sea:
Isa 63:7 : 7 I 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.
Dan 4:2-3 : 2 I thought it good to shew the signs and wonders that the high God hath wrought toward me. 3 How great are his signs! and how mighty are his wonders! his kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and his dominion is from generation to generation.
Dan 6:27 : 27 He delivereth and rescueth, and he worketh signs and wonders in heaven and in earth, who hath delivered Daniel from the power of the lions.
Deut 5:29 : 29 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!
Deut 32:29 : 29 O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
Ps 34:3 : 3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.
Ps 40:5 : 5 Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful{H8737)} works which thou hast done{H8804)}, and thy thoughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order{H8800)} unto thee: if I would declare{H8686)} and speak{H8762)} of them, they are more{H8804)} than can be numbered{H8763)}.
Ps 78:4 : 4 We will not hide{H8762)} them from their children, shewing{H8764)} to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works{H8737)} that he hath done{H8804)}.
Ps 81:13-16 : 13 Oh that my people had hearkened{H8802)} unto me, and Israel had walked{H8762)} in my ways! 14 I should soon have subdued{H8686)} their enemies{H8802)}, and turned{H8686)} my hand against their adversaries. 15 The haters{H8764)} of the LORD should have submitted{H8762)} themselves unto him: but their time should have endured for ever. 16 He should have fed{H8686)} them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out of the rock should I have satisfied{H8686)} thee.
Ps 92:1-2 : 1 A Psalm or Song for the sabbath day. It is a good thing to give thanks{H8687)} unto the LORD, and to sing praises{H8763)} unto thy name, O most High: 2 To shew forth{H8687)} thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night,

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
94%
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 107:31-32
2 verses
93%
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 107:14-16
3 verses
93%
14He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.
15Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
16For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder.
Ps 107:1-2
2 verses
78%
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 107:9
77%
9For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
Ps 106:1-2
2 verses
77%
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 111:4
75%
4He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
Ps 117:1-2
2 verses
74%
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 107:6-7
2 verses
74%
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.
Ps 118:29
74%
29O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Ps 105:1-2
2 verses
74%
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 107:43
74%
43Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.
Ps 145:7-10
4 verses
74%
7They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness.
8The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.
9The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.
10All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee.
Ps 105:5
74%
5Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
Ps 118:1
74%
1O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
Ps 66:8
73%
8O bless{H8761)} our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard{H8685)}:
Ps 34:8
73%
8O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.
Ps 135:3
73%
3Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
1 Chr 16:8-9
2 verses
73%
8Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.
9Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.
Ps 147:1
73%
1Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
Isa 63:7
73%
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 111:2
73%
2The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
Ps 136:1
72%
1O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Ps 150:2
72%
2Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.
1 Chr 16:12
72%
12Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
Ps 31:21
72%
21Blessed be the LORD: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city.
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!
1 Chr 16:34
71%
34O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
Ps 107:28
71%
28Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.
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 116:5
71%
5Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.
Ps 126:3
71%
3The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
Ps 112:1
71%
1Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.
Ps 103:8
71%
8The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
Ps 9:1
71%
1To the chief Musician upon Muthlabben, A Psalm of David. I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.