Psalms 107:8

8 Let them give thanks to the LORD because of his mercy. He performed his miracles for Adam's descendants.

Psalms 107:8 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 107:8

O that men would praise the Lord for his goodness
For his providential goodness, in providing food and drink for them, when fainting; in directing them to their right way, when they had lost it; and in bringing them safe to the place they were bound for: and particularly for his special grace and goodness, in redemption and effectual calling; for bringing out of a wilderness state and condition, and supplying them with all spiritual provisions, and putting them in the right way to eternal glory and happiness.

And for his wonderful works to the children of men!
as all the above things are wonderful ones, both in providence and grace. This verse is repeated at the close of each of the instances produced; in which the goodness of God appears to persons in distress, and who being delivered, ought to acknowledge it, and be thankful for it: or "confess": that is, declare to God his goodness, and to the children of men his wonderful works; so the Targum.

Psalms 107:8 In-Context

6 In their distress they cried out to the LORD. He rescued them from their troubles.

7 He led them on a road that went straight to an inhabited city.

8 Let them give thanks to the LORD because of his mercy. He performed his miracles for Adam's descendants.

9 He gave plenty to drink to those who were thirsty. He filled those who were hungry with good food.

10 Those who lived in the dark, in death's shadow were prisoners in misery. They were held in iron chains