Psalms 107:31 kjv — Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

King James Version

"Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!"

— Psalms 107:31, King James Version

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Psalms 107 — Context

28

Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.

29

He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.

30

Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.

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Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

32

Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.

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He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry ground;

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A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein.

Psalms 107:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 107:31 say?
Psalms 107:31 in the King James Version reads: “Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!”
Where is Psalms 107:31 in the Bible?
Psalms 107:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 107, verse 31.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 107:31.
What translation should I read Psalms 107:31 in?
Psalms 107:31 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 107:31?
Psalms 107:31 reads (KJV): “Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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