Psalm, 118

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Psalm 118 is a psalm of thanksgiving and praise to God for his goodness and mercy. The psalmist exhorts the people to give thanks to the Lord, who is their salvation and their help in times of trouble. The psalm also contains a prophetic declaration of the Messiah, who will be rejected by the builders but will become the cornerstone.

Psalm, 118

29
verses
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3
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Bible version

Give Thanks to the Lord

1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
2 Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
3 Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
4 Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
5 I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.
6 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
7 The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
9 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.
10 All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them.
11 They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
12 They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
13 Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me.
14 The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.
15 The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
16 The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
17 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.
18 The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.
19 Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD:
20 This gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter.
21 I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.
22 The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.
23 This is the LORD'S doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.
24 This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
25 Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.
26 Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD.
27 God is the LORD, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.
28 Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.
29 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Commentary

Psalm 118 is a beautiful psalm that highlights the importance of thanking God for his goodness and mercy. The psalmist begins by declaring his love for the Lord, who has answered his prayers and delivered him from his enemies. He then calls on the people to join him in giving thanks to God, who is their salvation and their help in times of trouble.The psalmist also speaks of the Messiah, who will be rejected by the builders but will become the cornerstone. This is a prophetic reference to Jesus Christ, who was rejected by the religious authorities of his day but who became the cornerstone of the Christian faith. Christ is the foundation upon which our faith is built, and without him, we would have no hope.Psalm 118 reminds us of the importance of thanksgiving and praise in our relationship with God. We must never forget to thank him for his goodness and mercy, and we must always remember that our salvation and our hope are in him. Let us join with the psalmist in giving thanks to the Lord for his steadfast love endures forever.

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FAQ

Assuming a reader with an average reading speed of 300 WPM reads the Psalm, chapter 118 it would take approximately 3 minutes to finish.

There are 29 verses in Psalm, chapter 118.