Psalm 107:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 107:22

And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving ; compare the expression, "the calves of our lips" ( Hosea 14:2 ), and see also Hebrews 13:15 . And declare his works with rejoicing; i . e . joyfully pro claim the great things that God has done for them. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 107:22

Thanksgiving when prayer is answered. Men are much more ready to pray than to give thanks; to express their desires than to recognize the response made to their desires. Men fail in gratitude rather than in petition. Therefore do the apostles specially urge this grace, and require its cultivation by the Christian disciples (see Philippians 4:6 ; Colossians 4:2 ; Hebrews 13:15 ). The call to thanksgiving is the refrain of the palm. Man is seen to gain no blessing save through the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 107:22

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... read more

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

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

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 107:17-22

(17-22) The sick. read more

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