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
1Thank the Lord, for he is good! His trustworthy love lasts forever.
2Let all Israel say, “His trustworthy love lasts forever.”
3Let Aaron's descendants say, “His trustworthy love lasts forever.”
4Let those who honor the Lord say, “His trustworthy love lasts forever.”
5I was suffering badly, so I cried out to the Lord for help. He answered me and set me free from my pain.
6The Lord is with me, so I have nothing to fear. No one can harm me.
7The Lord is with me, he will help me. I will see those who hate me defeated.
8It's better to rely on the Lord than to trust in people.
9It's better to rely on the Lord than to trust in the rich and powerful.#118:9. “Rich and powerful”: literally, “princes.”
10Even though all the heathen nations surrounded me,#118:10. Probably referring to Israel's king. I defeated them with the help of the Lord.#118:10. “With the help of the Lord”: literally, “in the name of the Lord.”
11They completely surrounded me, but even so I defeated them with the help of the Lord.
12Like a swarm of bees they attacked, but their attack died out as quickly as burning thorn twigs. I defeated them with the help of the Lord.
13They tried as hard as they could to kill me, but the Lord helped me.
14The Lord is my strength, and the one I sing about. He is the one who saves me.
15Songs of celebration and victory come from the tents of the faithful. The Lord's powerful hand has done amazing things!
16The Lord raises his powerful hand in victory! The Lord's powerful hand has done amazing things!
17I'm not going to die. In fact I'm going to live, and let people know what the Lord has done.
18Even though the Lord punished me severely, he did not let me die.
19Open the gates of the faithful#118:19. Referring to the gates of the Temple. for me so I can go in and thank the Lord.
20These are the gates of the Lord where God's faithful people enter.
21I want to thank you for answering me and for being the one who saves me.
22The stone rejected by the builders has turned out to be the chief cornerstone.
23The Lord has done this, and it looks wonderful to us!
24The Lord made this day happen! We will celebrate and be happy for it!
25Lord, please save us! Lord, please make us successful!
26May the one who comes in the power of the Lord by blessed! We bless you from the house of the Lord!
27The Lord is God, and his goodness shines on us.#118:27. “His goodness shines on us”: literally, “he has given us light.” Branches in hand, start the procession up towards the altar.
28You are my God, and I will thank you! You are my God, and I will praise you!
29Thank the Lord, for he is good! His trustworthy love lasts forever!
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