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Psalms 118:16-18 - Compare All Versions

Psalms 118:16-18 NIV (New International Version)

The LORD’s right hand is lifted high; the LORD’s right hand has done mighty things!” I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the LORD has done. The LORD has chastened me severely, but he has not given me over to death.

Psalms 118:16-18 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

the right hand of the LORD exalts, the right hand of the LORD does valiantly!” I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of the LORD. The LORD has disciplined me severely, but he has not given me over to death.

Psalms 118:16-18 NLT (New Living Translation)

The strong right arm of the LORD is raised in triumph. The strong right arm of the LORD has done glorious things! I will not die; instead, I will live to tell what the LORD has done. The LORD has punished me severely, but he did not let me die.

Psalms 118:16-18 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

The LORD’s right hand is raised. The LORD’s right hand performs valiantly! ”  I will not die, but I will live and proclaim what the  LORD has done.  The LORD disciplined me severely but did not give me over to death.

Psalms 118:16-18 KJV (King James Version)

The right hand of the LORD is exalted: The right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly. I shall not die, but live, And declare the works of the LORD. The LORD hath chastened me sore: But he hath not given me over unto death.

Psalms 118:16-18 NKJV (New King James Version)

The right hand of the LORD is exalted; The right hand of the LORD does valiantly. I shall not die, but live, And declare the works of the LORD. The LORD has chastened me severely, But He has not given me over to death.

Psalms 118:5-20 MSG (The Message)

Pushed to the wall, I called to GOD; from the wide open spaces, he answered. GOD’s now at my side and I’m not afraid; who would dare lay a hand on me? GOD’s my strong champion; I flick off my enemies like flies. Far better to take refuge in GOD than trust in people; Far better to take refuge in GOD than trust in celebrities. Hemmed in by barbarians, in GOD’s name I rubbed their faces in the dirt; Hemmed in and with no way out, in GOD’s name I rubbed their faces in the dirt; Like swarming bees, like wild prairie fire, they hemmed me in; in GOD’s name I rubbed their faces in the dirt. I was right on the cliff-edge, ready to fall, when GOD grabbed and held me. GOD’s my strength, he’s also my song, and now he’s my salvation. Hear the shouts, hear the triumph songs in the camp of the saved? “The hand of GOD has turned the tide! The hand of GOD is raised in victory! The hand of GOD has turned the tide!” I didn’t die. I lived! And now I’m telling the world what GOD did. GOD tested me, he pushed me hard, but he didn’t hand me over to Death. Swing wide the city gates—the righteous gates! I’ll walk right through and thank GOD! This Temple Gate belongs to GOD, so the victors can enter and praise.

Psalms 118:16-18 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

The right hand of the LORD is exalted; The right hand of the LORD performs valiantly. I will not die, but live, And tell of the works of the LORD. The LORD has disciplined me severely, But He has not turned me over to death.

Psalms 118:16-18 AMP (Amplified Bible)

The right hand of the LORD is exalted; The right hand of the LORD does valiantly. I will not die, but live, And declare the works and recount the illustrious acts of the LORD. The LORD has disciplined me severely, But He has not given me over to death. [2 Cor 6:9]

Psalms 118:16-18 NET (New English Translation)

the LORD’s right hand gives victory, the LORD’s right hand conquers. I will not die, but live, and I will proclaim what the LORD has done. The LORD severely punished me, but he did not hand me over to death.