Psalms 118
118
1O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his steadfast love endures for ever!
2Let Israel say,
“His steadfast love endures for ever.”
3Let the house of Aaron say,
“His steadfast love endures for ever.”
4Let those who fear the Lord say,
“His steadfast love endures for ever.”
5Out of my distress I called on the Lord;
the Lord answered me and set me free.
6 #
Heb 13.6. With the Lord on my side I do not fear.
What can man do to me?
7The Lord is on my side to help me;
I shall look in triumph on those who hate me.
8It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to put confidence in man.
9It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to put confidence in princes.
10All nations surrounded me;
in the name of the Lord I cut them off!
11They surrounded me, surrounded me on every side;
in the name of the Lord I cut them off!
12They surrounded me like bees,
they blazed#118.12 Gk: Heb were extinguished like a fire of thorns;
in the name of the Lord I cut them off!
13I was pushed hard,#118.13 Gk Syr Jerome: Heb thou didst push me hard so that I was falling,
but the Lord helped me.
14The Lord is my strength and my song;
he has become my salvation.
15Hark, glad songs of victory
in the tents of the righteous:
“The right hand of the Lord does valiantly,
16the right hand of the Lord is exalted,
the right hand of the Lord does valiantly!”
17I shall not die, but I shall live,
and recount the deeds of the Lord.
18The Lord has chastened me sorely,
but he has not given me over to death.
19Open to me the gates of righteousness,
that I may enter through them
and give thanks to the Lord.
20This is the gate of the Lord;
the righteous shall enter through it.
21I thank thee that thou hast answered me
and hast become my salvation.
22 #
Mt 21.42; Mk 12.10-11; Lk 20.17; Acts 4.11; 1 Pet 2.7. The stone which the builders rejected
has become the head of the corner.
23This is the Lord's doing;
it is marvelous in our eyes.
24This is the day which the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.
25 #
Mt 21.9; 23.39; Mk 11.9-10; Lk 13.35; 19.38; Jn 12.13. Save us, we beseech thee, O Lord!
O Lord, we beseech thee, give us success!
26Blessed be he who enters in the name of the Lord!
We bless you from the house of the Lord.
27The Lord is God,
and he has given us light.
Bind the festal procession with branches,
up to the horns of the altar!
28Thou art my God, and I will give thanks to thee;
thou art my God, I will extol thee.
29O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
for his steadfast love endures for ever!
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Psalms 118
118
Thanksgiving for Victory
1Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;
His faithful love endures forever. # 2Ch 5:13; Ezr 3:11; Ps 100:5
2Let Israel say,
“His faithful love endures forever.” # Ps 115:9
3Let the house of Aaron say,
“His faithful love endures forever.” # Ps 115:10; 135:19
4Let those who fear the Lord say,
“His faithful love endures forever.” # Ps 22:23; 115:11
5I called to the Lord in distress; # Ps 18:6; 120:1
the Lord answered me
and put me in a spacious place. # Or answered me with freedom # Ps 18:19
6The Lord is for me; I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me? # Ps 56:4,11; Heb 13:6
7The Lord is my helper,
Therefore, I will look in triumph on those who hate me. # Ps 54:4,7; 59:10
8It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in man. # Ps 40:4; 108:12; Jr 17:5
9It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in nobles. # Ps 146:3
10All the nations surrounded me;
in the name of Yahweh I destroyed them. # Ps 3:6; 88:17
11They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me;
in the name of Yahweh I destroyed them. # Ps 18:40
12They surrounded me like bees; # Dt 1:44
they were extinguished like a fire among thorns;
in the name of Yahweh I destroyed them. # Ps 58:9; Nah 1:10
13You # Perhaps the enemy pushed me # LXX, Syr, Jer read I was pushed hard to make me fall,
but the Lord helped me. # Ps 140:4
14The Lord is my strength and my song;
He has become my salvation. # Ex 15:2; Ps 27:1; Is 12:2
15There are shouts of joy and victory
in the tents of the righteous:
“The Lord’s right hand performs valiantly! # Ex 15:6; Lk 1:51
16The Lord’s right hand is raised.
The Lord’s right hand performs valiantly! ” # Ps 89:13
17I will not die, but I will live
and proclaim what the Lord has done. # Ps 73:28; Hab 1:12
18The Lord disciplined me severely
but did not give me over to death. # Ps 86:13; Jr 30:11; 2Co 6:9
19Open the gates of righteousness for me;
I will enter through them
and give thanks to the Lord. # Is 26:2
20This is the gate of the Lord;
the righteous will enter through it. # Ps 24:3-6; Rv 22:14
21I will give thanks to You
because You have answered me
and have become my salvation. # Ps 116:1
22The stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone. # Lk 20:17; Ac 4:11; 1Pt 2:4,7
23This came from the Lord;
it is wonderful in our eyes. # Mt 21:42; Mk 12:11
24This is the day the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it. # Ps 31:7
25Lord, save us!
Lord, please grant us success! # Neh 2:20; Ps 122:6-7
26He who comes in the name
of the Lord is blessed. # Mt 21:9; Mk 11:9-10; Lk 13:35; Jn 12:13
From the house of the Lord we bless you. # Ps 129:8
27The Lord is God and has given us light.
Bind the festival sacrifice with cords
to the horns of the altar. # Ex 27:2; Ps 18:28; 1Pt 2:9
28You are my God, and I will give You thanks.
You are my God; I will exalt You. # Is 25:1
29Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;
His faithful love endures forever. # 2Ch 5:13; Ezr 3:11; Ps 100:5
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