Psalms 107:31
Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Main message
Again the rescued are called to thank the Lord for steadfast love and wondrous deeds.
Meaning in context
Psalm 107:23–32 · Sailors rescued from the storm — Sailors are overwhelmed by a storm, delivered, and called to public praise.
The storm rescue ends with the same refrain that unites the psalm's rescue scenes.
Further teachings
The refrain unifies different crises
Different forms of distress lead to the same call to gratitude.
Cross References: Psalm 107:31.
Applications in daily life
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After surviving danger
Practice gratitude without turning survival into superiority over those with different outcomes.
Do not imply that those who died or suffered longer lacked faith.
Related Bible passages and resources
Common misreadings
Survival proves stronger faith or greater divine favor.
The refrain praises mercy; it does not rank survivors above victims.
How to Apply Psalms 107:31
Meditate on Psalms 107:31 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message from Scripture applies to a current challenge you are facing. Write one specific step you will take today in response to its truth — and revisit that commitment at the end of the week.
Sources & Method
Biblical text
Psalm 107:31 (en).
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- The Lord Will Editorial Team
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- Ugo Candido
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