Psalm 118

Thanksgiving for Victory

1 Thank the Lord because he is good. His love continues forever.

2 Let the people of Israel say, “His love continues forever.”

3 Let the family of Aaron say, “His love continues forever.”

4 Let those who respect the Lord say, “His love continues forever.”

5 I was in trouble, so I called to the Lord. The Lord answered me and set me free.

6 I will not be afraid, because the Lord is with me. People can’t do anything to me.

7 The Lord is with me to help me, so I will see my enemies defeated.

8 It is better to trust the Lord than to trust people.

9 It is better to trust the Lord than to trust princes.

10 All the nations surrounded me, but I defeated them in the name of the Lord.

11 They surrounded me on every side, but with the Lord’s power I defeated them.

12 They surrounded me like a swarm of bees, but they died as quickly as thorns burn. By the Lord’s power, I defeated them.

13 They chased me until I was almost defeated, but the Lord helped me.

14 The Lord gives me strength and a song. He has saved me.

15 Shouts of joy and victory come from the tents of those who do right: “The Lord has done powerful things.”

16 The power of the Lord has won the victory; with his power the Lord has done mighty things.

17 I will not die, but live, and I will tell what the Lord has done.

18 The Lord has taught me a hard lesson, but he did not let me die.

19 Open for me the Temple gates. Then I will come in and thank the Lord.

20 This is the Lord’s gate; only those who are good may enter through it.

21 Lord, I thank you for answering me. You have saved me.

22 The stone that the builders rejected became the cornerstone.

23 The Lord did this, and it is wonderful to us.

24 This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad today!

25 Please, Lord, save us; please, Lord, give us success.

26 God bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord. We bless all of you from the Temple of the Lord.

27 The Lord is God, and he has shown kindness to us.
With branches in your hands, join the feast. Come to the corners of the altar.

28 You are my God, and I will thank you; you are my God, and I will praise your greatness.
29 Thank the Lord because he is good. His love continues forever.

Psalm 118

1 Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.

2 Let Israel now say, That his lovingkindness endureth for ever.

3 Let the house of Aaron now say, That his lovingkindness endureth for ever.

4 Let them now that fear Jehovah say, That his lovingkindness endureth for ever.

5 Out of my distress I called upon Jehovah: Jehovah answered me and set me in a large place.

6 Jehovah is on my side; I will not fear: What can man do unto me?

7 Jehovah is on my side among them that help me: Therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.

8 It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to put confidence in man.

9 It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to put confidence in princes.

10 All nations compassed me about: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.

11 They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.

12 They compassed me about like bees; They are quenched as the fire of thorns: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.

13 Thou didst thrust sore at me that I might fall; But Jehovah helped me.

14 Jehovah is my strength and song; And he is become my salvation.

15 The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous: The right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly.

16 The right hand of Jehovah is exalted: The right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly.

17 I shall not die, but live, And declare the works of Jehovah.

18  Jehovah hath chastened me sore; But he hath not given me over unto death.

19 Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will enter into them, I will give thanks unto Jehovah.

20 This is the gate of Jehovah; The righteous shall enter into it.

21 I will give thanks unto thee; for thou hast answered me, And art become my salvation.

22 The stone which the builders rejected Is become the head of the corner.

23 This is Jehovah’s doing; It is marvellous in our eyes.

24 This is the day which Jehovah hath made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.

25 Save now, we beseech thee, O Jehovah: O Jehovah, we beseech thee, send now prosperity.

26 Blessed be he that cometh in the name of Jehovah: We have blessed you out of the house of Jehovah.

27 Jehovah is God, and he hath given us light: Bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.

28 Thou art my God, and I will give thanks unto thee: Thou art my God, I will exalt thee.

29 Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.