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It is a good thing to give thanks to Yahweh, To sing praises to your name, Most High;
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Why Gratitude is "Good"
Commentators explain that giving thanks is called "good" for multiple reasons. It is appropriate, as we always have blessings to be thankful for, especially salvation. It is also good for us, fostering contentment and peace while counteracting gloom. Finally, it is good because it is pleasing to God and is a spiritually profitable practice.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
It is a good thing to give thanks to the Lord – literally, “Good is it to give thanks to Jehovah.” That is, the act is appropriate;…
19th Century
Baptist
It is good in itself; it is good for those who hear it; but it is especially good for our own hearts to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praise…
16th Century
Protestant
It is good to give thanks unto Jehovah. There is no reason to doubt that the Jews were in the habit of singing this psalm, as the inscript…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord For all mercies, temporal and spiritual; for Christ, and salvation by him; for…
It is a privilege that we are admitted to praise the Lord, and hope to be accepted in the morning and every night; not only on Sabbath days, but ev…
