Psalm 107:43
New International Version
Let the one who is wise heed these things and ponder the loving deeds of the LORD.

New Living Translation
Those who are wise will take all this to heart; they will see in our history the faithful love of the LORD.

English Standard Version
Whoever is wise, let him attend to these things; let them consider the steadfast love of the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.

King James Bible
Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.

New King James Version
Whoever is wise will observe these things, And they will understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
Who is wise? He is to pay attention to these things, And consider the mercy of the LORD.

NASB 1995
Who is wise? Let him give heed to these things, And consider the lovingkindnesses of the LORD.

NASB 1977
Who is wise? Let him give heed to these things; And consider the lovingkindnesses of the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
Who is wise? Let him keep these things, And carefully consider the lovingkindnesses of Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
Who is wise? Let him observe and heed these things; And [thoughtfully] consider the lovingkindness of the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
Let whoever is wise pay attention to these things and consider the LORD’s acts of faithful love.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Let whoever is wise pay attention to these things and consider the LORD’s acts of faithful love.

American Standard Version
Whoso is wise will give heed to these things; And they will consider the lovingkindnesses of Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
Be wise! Remember this and think about the kindness of the LORD.

English Revised Version
Whoso is wise shall give heed to these things, and they shall consider the mercies of the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Let those who [think] they are wise pay attention to these things so that they may understand the LORD's blessings.

Good News Translation
May those who are wise think about these things; may they consider the LORD's constant love.

International Standard Version
Let whoever is wise observe these things, that they may comprehend the gracious love of the LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.

NET Bible
Whoever is wise, let him take note of these things! Let them consider the LORD's acts of loyal love!

New Heart English Bible
Whoever is wise will pay attention to these things. They will consider the loving kindnesses of the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
Whoever is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the loving-kindness of the LORD.

World English Bible
Whoever is wise will pay attention to these things. They will consider the loving kindnesses of Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Who [is] wise, and observes these? They understand the kind acts of YHWH!

Young's Literal Translation
Who is wise, and observeth these? They understand the kind acts of Jehovah!

Smith's Literal Translation
Who the wise and will watch these, and they shall understand the mercies of Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who is wise, and will keep these things: and will understand the mercies of the Lord?

Catholic Public Domain Version
Who is wise and will keep these things? And who will understand the mercies of the Lord?

New American Bible
Whoever is wise will take note of these things, and ponder the merciful deeds of the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
Let those who are wise give heed to these things, and consider the steadfast love of the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Whosoever is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He who is wise will keep these things and will make known the mercy of LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Whoso is wise, let him observe these things, And let them consider the mercies of the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Who is wise, and will observe these things, and understand the mercies of the Lord?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good
42The upright see and rejoice, and all iniquity shuts its mouth. 43Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.

Cross References
Proverbs 1:5-7
let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel / by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. / The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Hosea 14:9
Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them but the rebellious stumble in them.

Jeremiah 9:12
Who is the man wise enough to understand this? To whom has the mouth of the LORD spoken, that he may explain it? Why is the land destroyed and scorched like a desert, so no one can pass through it?

Deuteronomy 32:29
If only they were wise, they would understand it; they would comprehend their fate.

Isaiah 5:21
Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.

Job 5:9
the One who does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number.

Psalm 92:5-6
How great are Your works, O LORD, how deep are Your thoughts! / A senseless man does not know, and a fool does not understand,

Psalm 111:2
Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.

Ecclesiastes 8:5
Whoever keeps his command will come to no harm, and a wise heart knows the right time and procedure.

Daniel 12:10
Many will be purified, made spotless, and refined, but the wicked will continue to act wickedly. None of the wicked will understand, but the wise will understand.

Matthew 11:15
He who has ears, let him hear.

Matthew 13:9-16
He who has ears, let him hear.” / Then the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why do You speak to the people in parables?” / He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. ...

Mark 4:9
Then Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Luke 8:8
Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprang up and produced a crop—a hundredfold.” As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Luke 11:28
But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”


Treasury of Scripture

Whoever is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the loving kindness of the LORD.

is wise

Psalm 28:5
Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.

Psalm 64:9
And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.

Isaiah 5:12
And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts: but they regard not the work of the LORD, neither consider the operation of his hands.

they shall understand

Psalm 50:23
Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.

Jeremiah 9:24
But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.

Ephesians 3:18,19
May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; …

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Psalm 107
1. The psalmist exhorts the redeemed in praising God to observe his manifold providence
4. Over travelers
10. Over captives
17. Over sick men
23. Over sailors
33. And in diverse varieties of life.














Let him who is wise
The phrase calls upon those who possess wisdom, a quality highly esteemed in the Biblical tradition. The Hebrew word for "wise" is "חָכָם" (chakam), which implies not just intellectual knowledge but a deep, practical understanding of life that aligns with God's will. Wisdom in the Bible often involves a reverence for God and an adherence to His commandments. This call to the wise suggests that true wisdom involves recognizing and responding to God's actions and character.

pay heed to these things
To "pay heed" is to give careful attention or consideration. The Hebrew root "שָׁמַע" (shama) means to hear or listen with the intent to obey. This is not a passive listening but an active engagement with the lessons and truths presented in the preceding verses of the Psalm. The "things" refer to the acts of deliverance and mercy that God has shown to His people, as recounted in the earlier parts of Psalm 107. The wise are encouraged to reflect on these divine interventions and learn from them.

and consider
The word "consider" implies a deep, thoughtful reflection. The Hebrew word "בִּין" (bin) means to understand or discern. It suggests a process of meditation and contemplation, going beyond surface-level observation to grasp the deeper significance of God's actions. This consideration is an invitation to internalize the lessons of God's faithfulness and to let them shape one's understanding and behavior.

the loving devotion of the LORD
The phrase "loving devotion" translates the Hebrew word "חֶסֶד" (chesed), a rich term that encompasses love, mercy, kindness, and covenant faithfulness. It is a central theme in the Old Testament, describing God's steadfast love and loyalty to His people. The "LORD" here is "יְהוָה" (YHWH), the personal name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. The verse concludes by directing the wise to focus on God's chesed, recognizing it as the foundation of His relationship with humanity. This loving devotion is not just an abstract concept but a lived reality demonstrated through God's actions throughout history.

(43) The psalm ends in the style, and almost in the very words, of the prophecy of Hosea. (Comp. Hosea 14:9.)

Verse 43. - Whoso is wise, and will observe these things; rather, let him observe these things. It is assumed that they are open to be observed by all; they are the patent facts of human life. Even they; rather, and they. Shall understand the loving kindness of the Lord; literally, loving-kindnesses; i.e. many acts of loving-kindness.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Let him who
מִי־ (mî-)
Interrogative
Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix

is wise
חָכָ֥ם (ḥā·ḵām)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2450: Wise

pay heed
וְיִשְׁמָר־ (wə·yiš·mār-)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8104: To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend to

to these things
אֵ֑לֶּה (’êl·leh)
Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

and consider
וְ֝יִתְבּֽוֹנְנ֗וּ (wə·yiṯ·bō·wn·nū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand

the loving devotion
חַֽסְדֵ֥י (ḥas·ḏê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty

of the LORD.
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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