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Psalms 107:1-43

Contents: God's wisdom, power and goodness celebrated. Man's deplorable forgetfulness of His mercies.

Characters: God, Psalmist.

Conclusion: Those who have no special matter for praise may furnish themselves with matter enough from God's universal goodness. All receive the mercies of His providence and are therefore called upon to give thanks.

Key Word: Jehovah's goodness, Psalms 107:8; Psalms 107:15; Psalms 107:21; Psalms 107:31.

Strong Verses: Psalms 107:8; Psalms 107:9.

Striking Facts: Psalms 107:2. Those who have an interest in the Great Redeemer, being saved by Him from sin and hell, of all people have reason to say that God is good and His mercy everlasting.

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  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

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  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

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  • The Biblical Illustrator

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