Psalms 106:1 - Exposition

Praise ye the Lord (comp. Psalms 104:35 ; Psalms 105:45 ). O give thanks unto the Lord (so in Psalms 105:1 ). Even in their greatest afflictions, the Israelites were bound to give God thanks. His mercies always exceeded his punishments. For he is good (see the comment on Psalms 100:5 ). For his mercy eudureth forever. According to Chronicles, this phrase was used at the dedication of David's tabernacle ( 1 Chronicles 16:34 , 1 Chronicles 16:41 ), and again at the dedication of the temple ( 2 Chronicles 5:13 ). It here first occurs in the Psalms.