Psalms 106

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 106 of 150

¹ Praise Jah! Give thanks to Jehovah, for He is good; for His mercy endures forever.

² Who can speak the might of Jehovah, or cause all His praise to be heard?

³ Blessed are those keeping judgment, he who does righteousness in every season.

⁴ Remember me, Jehovah, with the favor of Your people; O watch over me with Your salvation,

Chapter Summary

The psalmist exhorts to praise Jehovah. He confesses the rebellions of Israel.

חֶ֫סֶד mercy, lovingkindness H2617 · TWOT 698a

מָרָה rebelled H4784 · TWOT 1242

חָטָא sinned H2398 · TWOT 638

שָׁכַח forgot H7911 · TWOT 2383

נָסָה tested God H5254 · TWOT 1373

פָּלַל interceded H6419 · TWOT 1776

Moses

Jehovah's elect who stood in the breach to turn away His wrath; the people were jealous of him (vv. 16, 23, 32).

Phinehas

Stood and interceded so the plague was stayed; it was counted to him for righteousness forever (vv. 30-31).

Aaron

The holy one of Jehovah; the people grew jealous of Moses in his camp (v. 16).

Dathan

Rebel against Moses' leadership; the earth opened and swallowed him (v. 17).

Abiram

Co-conspirator with Dathan; the earth covered his company (v. 17).

Rebellion at the Sea

The fathers do not ponder God's wonders and rebel at the Sea of Reeds.

Psalms 106:7

Crossing the Sea of Reeds

God rebukes the Sea of Reeds, drying it up so Israel passes through, while waters cover their adversaries.

Psalms 106:9-11

Lusting in the Wilderness

The people lust in the wilderness and test God; He grants their request but sends wasting into their souls.

Psalms 106:14-15

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