^{1 Ref} O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

^{2 Ref} Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;

^{3 Ref} And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the north, and from the south.

^{4 Ref} They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in.

^{5 Ref} Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.

^{6 Ref} Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses.

^{7 Ref} And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.

^{8 Ref} Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

^{9 Ref} For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.

^{10 Ref} Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron;

^{11 Ref} Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most High:

^{12 Ref} Therefore he brought down their heart with labour; they fell down, and there was none to help.

^{13 Ref} Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.

^{14 Ref} He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.

^{15 Ref} Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

^{16 Ref} For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder.

^{17 Ref} Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.

^{18 Ref} Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.

^{19 Ref} Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.

^{20 Ref} He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.

^{21 Ref} Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

^{22 Ref} And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.

^{23 Ref} They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;

^{24 Ref} These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep.

^{25 Ref} For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.

^{26 Ref} They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble.

^{27 Ref} They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wit's end.

^{28 Ref} Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.

^{29 Ref} He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.

^{30 Ref} Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.

^{31 Ref} Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

^{32 Ref} Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in the assembly of the elders.

^{33 Ref} He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry ground;

^{34 Ref} A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therein.

^{35 Ref} He turneth the wilderness into a standing water, and dry ground into watersprings.

^{36 Ref} And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for habitation;

^{37 Ref} And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase.

^{38 Ref} He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease.

^{39 Ref} Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression, affliction, and sorrow.

^{40 Ref} He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wilderness, where there is no way.

^{41 Ref} Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like a flock.

^{42 Ref} The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.

^{43 Ref} Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.

^{1 Ref} O give thanks unto Jehovah; For he is good; For his lovingkindness `endureth' for ever.

^{2 Ref} Let the redeemed of Jehovah say `so', Whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the adversary,

^{3 Ref} And gathered out of the lands, From the east and from the west, From the north and from the south.

^{4 Ref} They wandered in the wilderness in a desert way; They found no city of habitation.

^{5 Ref} Hungry and thirsty, Their soul fainted in them.

^{6 Ref} Then they cried unto Jehovah in their trouble, And he delivered them out of their distresses,

^{7 Ref} He led them also by a straight way, That they might go to a city of habitation.

^{8 Ref} Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!

^{9 Ref} For he satisfieth the longing soul, And the hungry soul he filleth with good.

^{10 Ref} Such as sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, Being bound in affliction and iron,

^{11 Ref} Because they rebelled against the words of God, And contemned the counsel of the Most High:

^{12 Ref} Therefore he brought down their heart with labor; They fell down, and there was none to help.

^{13 Ref} Then they cried unto Jehovah in their trouble, And he saved them out of their distresses.

^{14 Ref} He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, And brake their bonds in sunder.

^{15 Ref} Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!

^{16 Ref} For he hath broken the gates of brass, And cut the bars of iron in sunder.

^{17 Ref} Fools because of their transgression, And because of their iniquities, are afflicted.

^{18 Ref} Their soul abhorreth all manner of food; And they draw near unto the gates of death.

^{19 Ref} Then they cry unto Jehovah in their trouble, And he saveth them out of their distresses.

^{20 Ref} He sendeth his word, and healeth them, And delivereth `them' from their destructions.

^{21 Ref} Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!

^{22 Ref} And let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgiving, And declare his works with singing.

^{23 Ref} They that go down to the sea in ships, That do business in great waters;

^{24 Ref} These see the works of Jehovah, And his wonders in the deep.

^{25 Ref} For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, Which lifteth up the waves thereof.

^{26 Ref} They mount up to the heavens, they go down again to the depths: Their soul melteth away because of trouble.

^{27 Ref} They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, And are at their wits' end.

^{28 Ref} Then they cry unto Jehovah in their trouble, And he bringeth them out of their distresses.

^{29 Ref} He maketh the storm a calm, So that the waves thereof are still.

^{30 Ref} Then are they glad because they are quiet; So he bringeth them unto their desired haven.

^{31 Ref} Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!

^{32 Ref} Let them exalt him also in the assembly of the people, And praise him in the seat of the elders.

^{33 Ref} He turneth rivers into a wilderness, And watersprings into a thirsty ground;

^{34 Ref} A fruitful land into a salt desert, For the wickedness of them that dwell therein.

^{35 Ref} He turneth a wilderness into a pool of water, And a dry land into watersprings.

^{36 Ref} And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, That they may prepare a city of habitation,

^{37 Ref} And sow fields, and plant vineyards, And get them fruits of increase.

^{38 Ref} He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; And he suffereth not their cattle to decrease.

^{39 Ref} Again, they are diminished and bowed down Through oppression, trouble, and sorrow.

^{40 Ref} He poureth contempt upon princes, And causeth them to wander in the waste, where there is no way.

^{41 Ref} Yet setteth he the needy on high from affliction, And maketh `him' families like a flock.

^{42 Ref} The upright shall see it, and be glad; And all iniquity shall stop her mouth.

^{43 Ref} Whoso is wise will give heed to these things; And they will consider the lovingkindnesses of Jehovah. Psalm 108 A Song, A Psalm of David.

^{1 Ref} `Give ye thanks to Jehovah, For good, for to the age `is' His kindness:'

^{2 Ref} Let the redeemed of Jehovah say, Whom He redeemed from the hand of an adversary.

^{3 Ref} And from the lands hath gathered them, From east and from west, From north, and from the sea.

^{4 Ref} They wandered in a wilderness, in a desert by the way, A city of habitation they have not found.

^{5 Ref} Hungry -- yea -- thirsty, Their soul in them becometh feeble,

^{6 Ref} And they cry unto Jehovah in their adversity, From their distress He delivereth them,

^{7 Ref} And causeth them to tread in a right way, To go unto a city of habitation.

^{8 Ref} They confess to Jehovah His kindness, And His wonders to the sons of men.

^{9 Ref} For He hath satisfied a longing soul, And a hungry soul hath filled `with' goodness.

^{10 Ref} Inhabitants of dark places and death-shade, Prisoners of affliction and of iron,

^{11 Ref} Because they changed the saying of God, And the counsel of the Most High despised.

^{12 Ref} And He humbleth with labour their heart, They have been feeble, and there is no helper.

^{13 Ref} And they cry unto Jehovah in their adversity, From their distresses He saveth them.

^{14 Ref} He bringeth them out from the dark place, And death-shade, And their bands He draweth away.

^{15 Ref} They confess to Jehovah His kindness, And His wonders to the sons of men.

^{16 Ref} For He hath broken doors of brass, And bars of iron He hath cut.

^{17 Ref} Fools, by means of their transgression, And by their iniquities, afflict themselves.

^{18 Ref} All food doth their soul abominate, And they come nigh unto the gates of death,

^{19 Ref} And cry unto Jehovah in their adversity, From their distresses He saveth them,

^{20 Ref} He sendeth His word and healeth them, And delivereth from their destructions.

^{21 Ref} They confess to Jehovah His kindness, And His wonders to the sons of men,

^{22 Ref} And they sacrifice sacrifices of thanksgiving, And recount His works with singing.

^{23 Ref} Those going down `to' the sea in ships, Doing business in many waters,

^{24 Ref} They have seen the works of Jehovah, And His wonders in the deep.

^{25 Ref} And He saith, and appointeth a tempest, And it lifteth up its billows,

^{26 Ref} They go up `to' the heavens, they go down `to' the depths, Their soul in evil is melted.

^{27 Ref} They reel to and fro, and move as a drunkard, And all their wisdom is swallowed up.

^{28 Ref} And they cry to Jehovah in their adversity, And from their distresses He bringeth them out.

^{29 Ref} He establisheth a whirlwind to a calm, And hushed are their billows.

^{30 Ref} And they rejoice because they are quiet, And He leadeth them to the haven of their desire.

^{31 Ref} They confess to Jehovah His kindness, And His wonders to the sons of men,

^{32 Ref} And they exalt Him in the assembly of the people, And in the seat of the elders praise Him.

^{33 Ref} He maketh rivers become a wilderness, And fountains of waters become dry land.

^{34 Ref} A fruitful land becometh a barren place, For the wickedness of its inhabitants.

^{35 Ref} He maketh a wilderness become a pool of water, And a dry land become fountains of waters.

^{36 Ref} And He causeth the hungry to dwell there, And they prepare a city of habitation.

^{37 Ref} And they sow fields, and plant vineyards, And they make fruits of increase.

^{38 Ref} And He blesseth them, and they multiply exceedingly, And their cattle He doth not diminish.

^{39 Ref} And they are diminished, and bow down, By restraint, evil, and sorrow.

^{40 Ref} He is pouring contempt upon nobles, And causeth them to wander in vacancy -- no way.

^{41 Ref} And setteth on high the needy from affliction, And placeth families as a flock.

^{42 Ref} The upright do see and rejoice, And all perversity hath shut her mouth.

^{43 Ref} Who `is' wise, and observeth these? They understand the kind acts of Jehovah!