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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 107:17-22

Psalms 107:17-22. Fools That is, wicked men whom he calls fools, because through their own sin and folly they wrong themselves, and act against their own interest; not only their spiritual, but their secular interest; they often even prejudice their bodily health by their intemperance, and endanger their lives by indulging their appetites and fleshly lusts, as well as bring upon themselves many other evils and miseries: because of their transgressions Hebrew, מדרךְ פשׁעם , because of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 107:1-43

Psalms 107-108 Specific thanksgivingsPsalms 107:0 seems to be particularly appropriate to the time of the Jews’ return to their homeland after their exile in Babylon. It is a song of thanksgiving to be sung by those who have been saved from some great affliction or danger (107:1-3). Four different cases are introduced by verses 4, 10, 17 and 23. Each of the cases describes the danger, notes the prayer, outlines the answer and concludes with a word of instruction and warning.The first... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 107:19

17-22. Whether the same or not, this exigency illustrates that dispensation of God according to which sin brings its own punishment. are afflicted—literally, "afflict themselves," that is, bring on disease, denoted by loathing of food, and drawing read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 107:1-43

Psalms 107An unknown writer sought to motivate the Lord’s redeemed people to praise Him by reviewing some of His mighty acts. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 107:4-32

2. Specific instances of deliverance 107:4-32The writer cited four times when the Israelites cried out to God for deliverance and He saved them (Psalms 107:6; Psalms 107:13; Psalms 107:19; Psalms 107:28; cf. Judges 2:18; Joel 2:32; Acts 2:21; Romans 10:13). These situations were answers to the prayer Solomon prayed at the dedication of the temple (cf. 1 Kings 8:46-53). At the end of each section, the psalmist reminded the redeemed to thank God with the same refrain (Psalms 107:8; Psalms 107:15;... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 107:17-22

Third, when God’s people were sick because of their sins and they cried out to Him, He restored them to health (cf. Matthew 9:1-8). The reference to God’s Word having a part in their healing (Psalms 107:20) shows that spiritual nourishment plays a vital part in physical restoration (cf. Deuteronomy 8:3; Matthew 4:4; James 5:14-16). Such salvation should move God’s people to make sacrifices to express their gratitude and to tell other people about the Lord’s goodness. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 107:1-43

The Psalmist sings the lovingkindness of the Lord, giving examples from (a) Israel in the wilderness (Psalms 107:4-9), (b) people in captivity (Psalms 107:10-16), (c) people in sickness (Psalms 107:17-22), (d) vicissitudes of sea-going men (Psalms 107:23-32), (e) and a rescue from drought (33-42). The Ps. has a refrain at intervals (Psalms 107:8, Psalms 107:15, Psalms 107:21, Psalms 107:31).1. For his mercy endureth for ever] evidently a well-known refrain: cp. Psalms 136. Mercy] better,... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 107:1-43

From the Sea to the City Psalms 107:23-24 To return to London in this forge of human work and passion when one has been living with great nature, almost in solitude, is always a curious experience. The things which are considered of vast importance in London seem small; the battles waged ere with amazing ardour, needless and apart from the greater issues of life. Man, we think, is walking in a vain show, and disquieting himself in vain. The great things of nature, the mighty powers we have... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 107:1-43

Psalms 107:1-43NOTWITHSTANDING the division of Books which separates Psalm evil from the two preceding, it is a pendant to these. The "gathering from among the heathen" prayed for in Psalms 106:41 has here come to pass (Psalms 107:3). The thanksgiving which there is regarded as the purpose of that restoration is here rendered for it. Psalms 105:1-45 had for theme God’s mercies to the fathers. Psalms 106:1-48 confessed the hereditary faithlessness of Israel and its chastisement by calamity and... read more

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