Chapter Summary
Read Psalms Chapter 118 in full above. This chapter is part of the book of Psalms and continues the narrative, teachings, or poetry found throughout this biblical text.
Psalms Chapter 118
Chapter 118 of Psalms from the Holy Bible
Verses
Psalms 118:1
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
Psalms 118:2
Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
Psalms 118:3
Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
Psalms 118:4
Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
Psalms 118:5
I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.
Psalms 118:6
The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
Psalms 118:7
The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
Psalms 118:8
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Psalms 118:9
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.
Psalms 118:10
All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them.
Psalms 118:11
They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
Psalms 118:12
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.
Psalms 118:13
Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me.
Psalms 118:14
The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.
Psalms 118:15
The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
Psalms 118:16
The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
Psalms 118:17
I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.
Psalms 118:18
The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.
Psalms 118:19
Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD:
Psalms 118:20
This gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter.
Psalms 118:21
I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.
Psalms 118:22
The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.
Psalms 118:23
This is the LORD’S doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.
Psalms 118:24
This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalms 118:25
Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.
Psalms 118:26
Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD.
Psalms 118:27
God is the LORD, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.
Psalms 118:28
Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.
Psalms 118:29
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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What is Psalms Chapter 118 about?
Psalms Chapter 118 is part of the book of Psalms in the Wisdom Literature (Poetic Books). This chapter contains 29 verses. Read the full text above to study its message in context with the surrounding chapters.
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