Psalms 107:1
Praise the Lord, because he is good: for his mercie endureth for euer.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
In Context
Cross References
1 Chronicles 16:41And with them were Heman, and Ieduthun, and the rest that were chosen (which were appointed by names) to praise the Lord, because his mercie endureth for euer.
2 Chronicles 7:3And when all the children of Israel saw the fire, and the glory of the Lord come downe vpon the house, they bowed themselues with their faces to the earth vpon the pauement, and worshipped and praysed the Lord, saying, For he is good, because his mercy lasteth for euer.
2 Chronicles 20:21And when he had consulted with the people, and appoynted singers vnto the Lord, and them that should prayse him that is in the beautifull Sanctuarie, in going forth before the men of armes, and saying, Prayse ye the Lord, for his mercy lasteth for euer,
Psalms 103:17But the louing kindnesse of the Lord endureth for euer and euer vpon them that feare him, and his righteousnes vpon childrens children,
Psalms 106:1Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord because he is good, for his mercie endureth for euer.
Psalms 119:68Thou art good and gracious: teach me thy statutes.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 107:1
The psalmist, having in the two foregoing psalms celebrated the wisdom, power, and goodness of God, in his dealings with his church in particular, here observes some of the instances of his providential care of the children of men in general, especially in their distresses; for he is not only King of saints, but King of nations, not only the God of Israel, but the God of the whole earth, and a common Father to all mankind. Though this may especially refer to Israelites in their personal capacity, yet there were… Read the whole commentary →