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
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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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