KJV ORIGINAL
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
If only people would praise the LORD for His goodness and for the amazing things He does for humanity!
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing a heartfelt wish that people would recognize and praise God for all the good and wonderful things He does for them.
📚 Historical Context
This verse appears in Psalm 107, which was likely written after the Israelites returned from Babylonian exile around 538 BC. The psalm celebrates God's faithfulness in delivering His people from various troubles and calls for thanksgiving. This particular refrain appears four times in the psalm, emphasizing the theme of gratitude for God's rescue and provision.
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