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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maintained by the British and Foreign Bible Society
Psalms 118
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PSALM 118
1Give ye thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; for his loving-kindness endureth for ever. 2Oh let Israel say, that his loving-kindness endureth for ever. 3Oh let the house of Aaron say, that his loving-kindness endureth for ever. 4Oh let them that fear Jehovah say, that his loving-kindness endureth for ever. 5I called upon Jah in distress; Jah answered me and set me in a large place. 6Jehovah is for me, I will not fear; what can man do unto me? 7Jehovah is for me among them that help me; and I shall see my desire upon them that hate me. 8It is better to trust in Jehovah than to put confidence in man; 9It is better to trust in Jehovah than to put confidence in nobles. 10All nations encompassed me; but in the name of Jehovah have I destroyed them. 11They encompassed me, yea, encompassed me; but in the name of Jehovah have I destroyed them. 12They encompassed me like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of Jehovah have I destroyed them. 13Thou hast thrust hard at me that I might fall; but Jehovah helped me. 14My strength and song is Jah, and he is become my salvation. 15The voice of triumph and salvation is in the tents of the righteous: the right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly; 16The right hand of Jehovah is exalted, the right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly. 17I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of Jah. 18Jah hath chastened me sore; but he hath not given me over unto death.
19Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will enter into them; Jah will I praise. 20This is the gate of Jehovah: the righteous shall enter therein. 21I will give thee thanks, for thou hast answered me, and art become my salvation. 22The stone which the builders rejected hath become the head of the corner: 23This is of Jehovah; it is wonderful in our eyes. 24This is the day that Jehovah hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. 25Oh save, Jehovah, I beseech thee; Jehovah, I beseech thee, oh send prosperity! 26Blessed be he that cometh in the name of Jehovah. We have blessed you out of the house of Jehovah. 27Jehovah is ·God#GodHebrew: El and he hath given us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, — up to the horns of the altar. 28Thou art my ·God#GodHebrew: El and I will give thee thanks; my God#GodHebrew: Elohim I will exalt thee. 29Give ye thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; for his loving-kindness endureth for ever.
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First published in 1890. This edition is maintained by the British and Foreign Bible Society.