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
Thanksgiving for the Lord’s Saving Goodness.
1Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;
For His mercy is everlasting.
2Let Israel say,
“His mercy is everlasting.”
3Oh let the house of Aaron say,
“His mercy is everlasting.”
4Let those who #118:4 Or reverefear the Lord say,
“His mercy is everlasting.”
5¶From my distress I called upon #118:5 Heb Yahthe Lord;
# 118:5 Heb Yah The Lord answered me and put me in an open space.
6The Lord is for me; I will not fear;
What can man do to me?
7The Lord is for me among those who help me;
Therefore I will look with satisfaction on those who hate me.
8It is better to take refuge in the Lord
Than to trust in people.
9It is better to take refuge in the Lord
Than to trust in noblemen.
10¶All nations surrounded me;
In the name of the Lord I will certainly fend them off.
11They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me;
In the name of the Lord I will certainly fend them off.
12They surrounded me like bees;
They were extinguished like a fire of thorn bushes;
In the name of the Lord I will certainly fend them off.
13You pushed me violently so that I #118:13 Or fellwas falling,
But the Lord helped me.
14 # 118:14 Heb Yah The Lord is my strength and song,
And He has become my salvation.
15¶The sound of joyful shouting and salvation is in the tents of the righteous;
The right hand of the Lord performs valiantly.
16The right hand of the Lord is exalted;
The right hand of the Lord performs valiantly.
17I will not die, but live,
And tell of the works of #118:17 Heb Yahthe Lord.
18 # 118:18 Heb Yah The Lord has disciplined me severely,
But He has not turned me over to death.
19¶Open the gates of righteousness to me;
I will enter through them, I will give thanks to #118:19 Heb Yahthe Lord.
20This is the gate of the Lord;
The righteous will enter through it.
21I will give thanks to You, for You have answered me,
And You have become my salvation.
22¶A stone which the builders rejected
Has become the #118:22 Lit head of the cornerchief cornerstone.
23This came about from the Lord;
It is marvelous in our eyes.
24This is the day which the Lord has made;
Let’s rejoice and be glad in it.
25Please, O Lord, do save us;
Please, O Lord, do send prosperity!
26Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord;
We have blessed you from the house of the Lord.
27The Lord is God, and He has given us light;
Bind the festival sacrifice #118:27 Lit untoto the horns of the altar with cords.
28You are my God, and I give thanks to You;
You are my God, I exalt You.
29Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;
For His mercy is everlasting.
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