Psalms 118
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Psalm 118
1Give thanks to the LORD because he is good,
because his faithful love lasts forever.
2Let Israel say it:
“God’s faithful love lasts forever!”
3Let the house of Aaron say it:
“God’s faithful love lasts forever!”
4Let those who honor the LORD say it:
“God’s faithful love lasts forever!”
5In tight circumstances, I cried out to the LORD.
The LORD answered me with wide-open spaces.
6The LORD is for me#118.6 LXX with me or mine; also in 118:7—I won’t be afraid.
What can anyone do to me?
7The LORD is for me—as my helper.
I look in victory on those who hate me.
8It’s far better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust any human.
9It’s far better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust any human leader.
10All the nations surrounded me,
but I cut them down#118.10 Heb uncertain; LXX, Vulg drove or warded off; also in 118:11-12 in the LORD’s name.
11Yes, they surrounded me on every single side,
but I cut them down in the LORD’s name.
12They surrounded me like bees,
but they were extinguished like burning thorns.
I cut them down in the LORD’s name!
13I was pushed so hard#118.13 LXX, Vulg, Syr; MT you pushed me I nearly died,
but the LORD helped me.
14The LORD was my strength and protection;
he was my saving help!
15The sounds of joyful songs and deliverance
are heard in the tents of the righteous:
“The LORD’s strong hand is victorious!
16The LORD’s strong hand is ready to strike!
The LORD’s strong hand is victorious!”
17I won’t die—no, I will live
and declare what the LORD has done.
18Yes, the LORD definitely disciplined me,
but he didn’t hand me over to death.
19Open the gates of righteousness for me
so I can come in and give thanks to the LORD!
20This is the LORD’s gate;
those who are righteous enter through it.
21I thank you because you answered me,
because you were my saving help.
22The stone rejected by the builders
is now the main foundation stone!
23This has happened because of the LORD;
it is astounding in our sight!
24This is the day the LORD acted;
we will rejoice and celebrate in it!
25 LORD, please save us!
LORD, please let us succeed!
26The one who enters in the LORD’s name is blessed;
we bless all of you from the LORD’s house.
27The LORD is God!
He has shined a light on us!
So lead the festival offering with ropes
all the way to the horns of the altar.#118.27 Heb uncertain
28You are my God—I will give thanks to you!
You are my God—I will lift you up high!
29Give thanks to the LORD because he is good,
because his faithful love lasts forever.
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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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