Psalms 107:43

Psalms 107:43 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the Lord.
• New International Version (NIV)Let the one who is wise heed these things and ponder the loving deeds of the Lord.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Whoever is wise, let him attend to these things; let them consider the steadfast love of the Lord.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Whoever is wise will observe these things, And they will understand the lovingkindness of the Lord.

Context of Psalms 107:43

41But he secureth the needy one on high from affliction, and maketh [him] families like flocks. 42The upright shall see it, and rejoice; and all unrighteousness shall stop its mouth. Whoso is wise, let him observe these things, and let them understand the loving-kindnesses of Jehovah.

Psalms 107:43 word by word

מִי־חָכָ֥ם וְיִשְׁמָר־אֵ֑לֶּה וְ֝יִתְבּֽוֹנְנ֗וּ חַֽסְדֵ֥י יְהוָֽה׃Read the interlinear

• wiseחָכָםchâkâm · wiseH2450
• observeשָׁמַרshâmar · to keep: carefulH8104
• thingsאֵ֫לֶּה'êlleh · theseH428
• understandבִּיןbîyn · to understandH995

Cross-references for Psalms 107:43

• Psalms 28:5For they regard not the deeds of Jehovah, nor the work of his hands: he will destroy them, and not build them up.
• Psalms 64:9And all men shall fear, and shall declare God's doing; and they shall wisely consider his work.
• Isaiah 5:12And harp and lyre, tambour and flute, and wine are in their banquets; but they regard not the work of Jehovah, nor do they see the operation of his hands.
• Jeremiah 9:12Who is a wise man, that he may understand this? and he to whom the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken, that he may declare it? Why is the land perished, burnt up like a wilderness, so that none passeth through?
• Daniel 10:12And he said unto me, Fear not, Daniel; for from the first day that thou didst set thy heart to understand, and to humble thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come because of thy words.
• Hosea 14:9Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? intelligent, and he shall know them? For the ways of Jehovah are right, and the just shall walk in them; but the transgressors shall fall therein.
• Psalms 50:23Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me; and to him that ordereth [his] way will I shew the salvation of God.
• Jeremiah 9:24but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I [am] Jehovah, who exercise loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth; for in these things I delight, saith Jehovah.
• Ephesians 3:18in order that ye may be fully able to apprehend with all the saints what [is] the breadth and length and depth and height;

Commentaries on Psalms 107:43

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 43Whoso is wise - That is, He that is wise, he that fears God, and regards the operation of his hand will observe - lay up and keep, these things. He will hide them in his heart, that he sin not against Jehovah. He will encourage himself in the Lord, because he finds that he is a never-failing spring of goodness to the righteous. They shall understand the lovinq-kindness of the Lord - יהוה חסדי chasdey Yehovah, the exuberant goodness of Jehovah. This is his…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 43Whoso is wise - All who are truly wise. That is, all who have a proper understanding of things, or who are disposed to look at them aright. And will observe these things - Will attentively consider them; will reason upon them correctly; will draw just conclusions from them; will allow them to produce their “proper” impression on the mind. The meaning is, that these things would not be understood at a glance, or by a hasty and cursory observation, but that…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 33-43Verses 33-43 What surprising changes are often made in the affairs of men! Let the present desolate state of Judea, and of other countries, explain this. If we look abroad in the world, we see many greatly increase, whose beginning was small. We see many who have thus suddenly risen, as suddenly brought to nothing. Worldly wealth is uncertain; often those who are filled with it, ere they are aware, lose it again. God has many ways of making men poor. The…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 42-43Justice wins in God’s world (Psalm 1:6), and Israel’s history shows God’s loving devotion.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 42-4342-43. In this providential government, good men will rejoice, and the cavils of the wicked will be stopped (Job 5:16; Is 52:15), and all who take right views will appreciate God's unfailing mercy and unbounded love.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 107:43

• God
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Commentaries on Psalms 107

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings