Psalms 107:1-22

Thank the Lord because he is good. His love continues forever. That is what the people the Lord has saved should say. They are the ones he has saved from the enemy. He has gathered them from other lands, from east and west, north and south. Some people had wandered in the desert lands. They found no city to live in. They were hungry and thirsty. They were discouraged. In their misery they cried out to the Lord. And he saved them from their troubles. He led them on a straight road to a city where they could live. Let them give thanks to the Lord for his love and for the miracles he does for people. He satisfies the thirsty. He fills up the hungry. Some sat in gloom and darkness. They were prisoners suffering in chains. They had turned against the words of God. They had refused the advice of God Most High. So he broke their pride by hard work. They stumbled, and no one helped. In their misery they cried out to the Lord. And he saved them from their troubles. He brought them out of their gloom and darkness. He broke their chains. Let them give thanks to the Lord for his love and for the miracles he does for people. He breaks down bronze gates. And he cuts apart iron bars. Some became fools who turned against God. They suffered for the evil they did. They refused to eat anything. So they almost died. In their misery they cried out to the Lord. And he saved them from their troubles. God gave the command and healed them. So they were saved from dying. Let them give thanks to the Lord for his love and for the miracles he does for people. Let them offer sacrifices to thank him. With joy they should tell what he has done.