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The Goodness of God

November 24, 2022 • E. Roger Ammons • Psalm 107

Psalm 107 is a song of thanksgiving for the goodness of God. Verses 1, 19, 21, and 22 read, “O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: . . . Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses. . . . Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving.” One very interesting thing about this Psalm is that verses 19 and 22 are each repeated four times. Thus, stressing the salvation of God in times of trouble and distresses (vv. 6, 13, 19, 28) and the importance of praising the Lord for his goodness (verses 8, 15, 21, 31).