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Psalm 107:43

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

41Yet he lifts the needy out of their affliction, and increases their families like a flock.
42The upright will see it, and be glad. All the wicked will shut their mouths.
43Whoever is wise will pay attention to these things. They will consider the loving kindnesses of the LORD.
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Notice

The charge to “pay attention” links wisdom with taking time to consider YHWH’s kindness, including his care for the needy.

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Where else Scripture says this

12 passages readers most often link with this verse, and the thread each one shares with it.

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Hosea 14:9Who is wise, that he may understand these things? Who is prudent, that he may know them? For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them, …Both passages link wisdom with understanding what has been described about the LORD and his ways.
James 3:13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.Both describe marks of a wise person: attention to the LORD’s kindness in the psalm, and good conduct with gentleness in James.
Jeremiah 9:12Who is wise enough to understand this? Who is he to whom the mouth of the LORD has spoken, that he may declare it? Why has the land perished and burned up like …Both connect wisdom with understanding what has happened, though Jeremiah faces a ruined land and Psalm 107 considers the LORD’s kindness.
Psalm 64:9All mankind shall be afraid. They shall declare the work of God, and shall wisely ponder what he has done.Both link wisdom with pondering God’s deeds, giving attention to what he has done.
Ephesians 3:18–19may be strengthened to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and height and depth,Both value understanding; Psalm 107 names the LORD’s loving kindnesses, while Ephesians speaks of strength to comprehend.
Daniel 10:12Then he said to me, “Don’t be afraid, Daniel; for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words …Daniel’s resolve to understand shares the attentive pursuit of understanding that Psalm 107 associates with wisdom.
Proverbs 21:12The Righteous One considers the house of the wicked, and brings the wicked to ruin.Both use the language of considering, though Psalm 107 addresses wise people and Proverbs describes the Righteous One.
Ecclesiastes 7:13Consider the work of God, for who can make that straight which he has made crooked?Both direct attention toward God’s work, asking the reader to consider what he has done.
Deuteronomy 32:29Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!Both join wisdom with understanding and consideration, though Deuteronomy concerns their latter end and Psalm 107 the LORD’s kindness.
Jeremiah 9:24But let him who glories glory in this, that he has understanding, and knows me, that I am the LORD who exercises loving kindness, justice, and righteousness on …Both connect understanding with the LORD’s loving kindness, treating knowledge of his character and acts as worth seeking.
Genesis 24:21The man looked steadfastly at her, remaining silent, to know whether the LORD had made his journey prosperous or not.The man’s silent attention to whether the LORD has granted success shares the psalm’s concern to recognize the LORD’s acts.
Psalm 50:23Whoever offers the sacrifice of thanksgiving glorifies me, and prepares his way so that I will show God’s salvation to him.”Both describe a response directed toward God: considering his loving kindnesses in Psalm 107 and offering thanksgiving in Psalm 50.
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Encouragement

Wisdom has room for a pause over what God has done. His care for the needy deserves your attention; YHWH’s loving kindnesses are worth considering.

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