Psalms 118
118
PSALM 118
Common Meter: 8,6,8,6
1O praise the Lord, for he is good;
his mercy lasteth ever.
2Let those of Israel now say,
His mercy faileth never.
3Now let the house of Aaron say,
His mercy lasteth ever.
4Let those that fear the Lord now say,
His mercy faileth never.
5I in distress call'd on the Lord;
the Lord did answer me:
He in a large place did me set,
from trouble made me free.
6The mighty Lord is on my side,
I will not be afraid;
For any thing that man can do
I shall not be dismay'd.
7The Lord doth take my part with them
that help to succour me:
Therefore on those that do me hate
I my desire shall see.
8Better it is to trust in God
than trust in man's defence;
9Better to trust in God than make
princes our confidence.
10The nations, joining all in one,
did compass me about:
But in the Lord's most holy name
I shall them all root out.
11They compass'd me about; I say,
they compass'd me about:
But in the Lord's most holy name
I shall them all root out.
12Like bees they compass'd me about;
like unto thorns that flame
They quenched are: for them shall I
destroy in God's own name.
13Thou sore hast thrust, that I might fall,
but my Lord helped me.
14God my salvation is become,
my strength and song is he.
15In dwellings of the righteous
is heard the melody
Of joy and health: the Lord's right hand
doth ever valiantly.
16The right hand of the mighty Lord
exalted is on high;
The right hand of the mighty Lord
doth ever valiantly.
17I shall not die, but live,
and shall the works of God discover.
18The Lord hath me chastised sore,
but not to death giv'n over.
19O set ye open unto me
the gates of righteousness;
Then will I enter into them,
and I the Lord will bless.
20This is the gate of God, by it
the just shall enter in.
21Thee will I praise, for thou me heard'st
and hast my safety been.
22That stone is made head corner-stone,
which builders did despise:
23This is the doing of the Lord,
and wondrous in our eyes.
24This is the day God made, in it
we'll joy triumphantly.
25Save now, I pray thee, Lord; I pray,
send now prosperity.
26Blessed is he in God's great name
that cometh us to save:
We, from the house which to the Lord
pertains, you blessed have.
27God is the Lord, who unto us
hath made light to arise:
Bind ye unto the altar's horns
with cords the sacrifice.
28Thou art my God, I'll thee exalt;
my God, I will thee praise.
29Give thanks to God, for he is good:
his mercy lasts always.
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Psalms 118
118
Thanksgiving for Victory
1Thank the Lord because he is good.
His love continues forever.
2Let the people of Israel say,
“His love continues forever.”
3Let the family of Aaron say,
“His love continues forever.”
4Let those who fear the Lord say,
“His love continues forever.”
5I was in trouble. So I called to the Lord.
The Lord answered me and set me free.
6I will not be afraid because the Lord is with me.
People can’t do anything to me.
7The Lord is with me to help me.
I will see my enemies defeated.
8It is better to trust the Lord
than to trust people.
9It is better to trust the Lord
than to trust princes.
10All the nations surrounded me.
But I defeated them in the name of the Lord.
11They surrounded me on every side.
But with the Lord’s power, I defeated them.
12They surrounded me like a swarm of bees.
But they died as quickly as thorns burn.
By the Lord’s power, I defeated them.
13They chased me until I was almost defeated.
But the Lord helped me.
14The Lord gives me strength and makes me sing.
He has saved me.
15Shouts of joy and victory
come from the tents of those who do right:
“The Lord has done powerful things.”
16The power of the Lord has won the victory.
With his power the Lord has done mighty things.
17I will not die, but live.
And I will tell what the Lord has done.
18The Lord has taught me a hard lesson.
But he did not let me die.
19Open for me the Temple gates.
Then I will come in and thank the Lord.
20This is the Lord’s gate.
Only those who are good may enter it.
21Lord, I thank you for answering me.
You have saved me.
22The stone that the builders did not want
became the cornerstone.
23The Lord did this,
and it is wonderful to us.
24This is the day that the Lord has made.
Let us rejoice and be glad today!
25Please, Lord, save us.
Please, Lord, give us success.
26God bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
We bless all of you from the Temple of the Lord.
27The Lord is God.
And he has shown kindness to us.
With branches in your hands, join the feast.
Come to the corners of the altar.
28You are my God, and I will thank you.
You are my God, and I will praise your greatness.
29Thank the Lord because he is good.
His love continues forever.
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