Psalms – Chapter 107

Old Testament14 Verses

Chapter Summary

"A canticle of a psalm for David himself." — so begins Psalms 107. The chapter centers on Manasses and David. Across its 14 verses, two threads run through the text: worship and praise and God's protection and deliverance. The Church invites us to read this chapter within the whole sweep of salvation history, where every page points toward Christ.

1A canticle of a psalm for David himself.

2My heart is ready, O God, my heart is ready: I will sing, and will give praise, with my glory.

3Arise, my glory; arise, psaltery and harp: I will arise in the morning early.

4I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: and I will sing unto thee among the nations.

5For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth even unto the clouds.

6Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens, and thy glory over all the earth:

7That thy beloved may be delivered. Save with thy right hand and hear me.

8God hath spoken in his holiness. I will rejoice, and I will divide Sichem and I will mete out the vale of tabernacles.

9Galaad is mine: and Manasses is mine and Ephraim the protection of my head. Juda is my king:

10Moab the pot of my hope. Over Edom I will stretch out my shoe: the aliens are become my friends.

11Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?

12Wilt not thou, O God, who hast cast us off ? and wilt not thou, O God, go forth with our armies?

13O grant us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.

14Through God we shall do mightily: and he will bring our enemies to nothing.

Important Verses in Psalms 107

My heart is ready, O God, my heart is ready: I will sing, and will give praise, with my glory.

Psalms 107:2

For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth even unto the clouds.

Psalms 107:5

God hath spoken in his holiness. I will rejoice, and I will divide Sichem and I will mete out the vale of tabernacles.

Psalms 107:8

Through God we shall do mightily: and he will bring our enemies to nothing.

Psalms 107:14

Historical Context

As a Old Testament book, Psalms was written with god's people at prayer in every age in view. Chapter 107 of 150 moves toward the climax of the book as earlier promises and conflicts converge. It is a liturgical poem composed for Temple worship and personal prayer with 14 verses in the Douay-Rheims translation. Historical attention falls on Manasses and David, the principal figures named in this chapter. The passage starts with these words: "A canticle of a psalm for David himself." The chapter ends with: "Through God we shall do mightily: and he will bring our enemies to nothing. " Read against its original backdrop, The 150 Psalms are the inspired prayer book of Israel and of the Church, spanning every human emotion—praise, lament, thanksgiving, repentance, and hope. Catholic tradition dates the book to the period described in its introduction: Composed across nearly a millennium, from David (c. 1000 BC) to after the exile.

Who Wrote It

David is credited with many psalms; others by Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, and anonymous psalmists

When It Was Written

Composed across nearly a millennium, from David (c. 1000 BC) to after the exile

Catholic Commentary

This psalm is a prayer-poem that Israel sang in Temple worship and private devotion. A pivotal line is verse 2: "My heart is ready, O God, my heart is ready: I will sing, and will give praise, with my glory." The passage repeatedly touches on worship and praise.

According to Catholic interpretation, this chapter contributes to the book's portrait of prayer, praise, and the full range of human emotion before God. the Psalms are the prayer book of the Church, prayed daily in the Liturgy of the Hours (CIC 2585-2589). The Catechism and the liturgy frequently draw on such passages to nourish faith and moral life (CIC 265).

For Christians today, the chapter's lesson is clear: Worship is the heart of the covenant: giving God the praise and adoration that are His due.. The Church invites us to receive this word not as antiquarian information but as living Scripture proclaimed at Mass and prayed in lectio divina.

Main Teachings

  • Worship is the heart of the covenant: giving God the praise and adoration that are His due.
  • The Lord is a refuge and deliverer for all who call upon Him in trouble.
  • Sin has real consequences, but God's judgment always aims at conversion and restoration.

People in This Chapter

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Reflection for Today

Psalms Chapter 107 belongs to the Old Testament and forms part of the Catholic canon proclaimed in the liturgy of the Word.

Through typology, the Church often reads Old Testament passages as preparing for Christ, while New Testament passages reveal Him explicitly. the Psalms are the prayer book of the Church, prayed daily in the Liturgy of the Hours (CIC 2585-2589). Here the believer is invited to ponder poverty of spirit and detachment.

May your reading of Psalms Chapter 107 become true lectio divina: read the words, meditate on their meaning, respond in prayer, and rest in God's presence. Ask the Holy Spirit to show how God invites us to bring all our emotions to Him applies to your life today.

💡Catholic Reflection • Church Teachings

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Psalms Chapter 107 about?

Psalms 107 contains 14 verses. It opens with "A canticle of a psalm for David himself." and closes with "Through God we shall do mightily: and he will bring our enemies to nothing. ". The book as a whole is liturgical poetry and prayer.

What is a key verse in Psalms 107?

One of the most significant verses is verse 2: "My heart is ready, O God, my heart is ready: I will sing, and will give praise, with my glory." It is often cited in Catholic teaching and preaching.

Who appears in Psalms Chapter 107?

This chapter mentions Manasses, David.

Who wrote Psalms and when?

David is credited with many psalms; others by Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, and anonymous psalmists. Composed across nearly a millennium, from David (c. 1000 BC) to after the exile.

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