Psalms 118

His Steadfast Love Endures Forever

1 O give thanks unto the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. Grace: Psalms 100:5, 103:17, 106:1, 107:1, 118:29, 136:1, 1 Chronicles 16:34, Jeremiah 33:11. References Lord: 1 Chronicles 16:8 +4

2 Let Israel now say, that his mercyMercy: רַחֲמִים (Rachamim). The Hebrew rachamim (רַחֲמִים) derives from 'womb' (rechem), suggesting tender, maternal compassion. God's mercies are 'new every morning' (Lamentations 3:23), showing His compassionate nature. 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. References Lord: Psalms 22:23. Parallel theme: Revelation 19:5

5 I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place. References Lord: Psalms 18:6, 77:2, 107:13, 107:19, 120:1. Parallel theme: Psalms 18:19, 31:8, Genesis 32:7 +3

6 The LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? References Lord: Psalms 46:11, 146:5, Jeremiah 20:11, Hebrews 13:6. Parallel theme: Psalms 23:4, 56:4, 56:9, 56:11, Isaiah 51:12, Romans 8:31 +5

7 The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me. References Lord: Psalms 54:4. Parallel theme: Psalms 54:7, 55:18, 59:10, 92:11, 112:8, 1 Chronicles 12:18 +2

8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. Faith: Psalms 40:4

9 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes. Faith: Isaiah 31:1. Parallel theme: Isaiah 31:8, Ezekiel 29:7

10 All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them. Parallel theme: Psalms 88:17

11 They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. I will destroy them. Parallel theme: Psalms 88:17, 1 Samuel 23:26

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. References Lord: Psalms 8:9, 20:1, 20:5, 1 Samuel 17:45. Parallel theme: Psalms 58:9, Deuteronomy 1:44, 2 Samuel 23:6, Ecclesiastes 7:6, Isaiah 27:4, Nahum 1:10 +5

13 Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me. References Lord: Psalms 86:17, 140:4, 1 Samuel 25:29, Micah 7:8

14 The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvationSalvation: יְשׁוּעָה (Yeshuah). The Hebrew yeshuah (יְשׁוּעָה) means salvation or deliverance—rescue from danger or enemies. This is the root of 'Jesus' (Yeshua), meaning 'YHWH saves.'. Salvation: Psalms 18:2, 27:1, Isaiah 12:2, 45:17

15 The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice.: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly. References Lord: Psalms 98:1, Exodus 15:6, Isaiah 65:13. Righteousness: Psalms 68:3. Parallel theme: Psalms 60:12, 89:13, 119:111, Luke 1:51, Acts 16:34, Revelation 18:20 +5

16 The right hand of the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. is exalted: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly. References Lord: Exodus 15:6

17 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. References Lord: Psalms 40:5, 73:28, Jeremiah 51:10, Habakkuk 1:12. Parallel theme: Psalms 6:5, 40:10, 107:22, 119:13, 145:4, John 11:4 +5

18 The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death. References Lord: Jonah 2:6, 1 Corinthians 11:32. Parallel theme: 2 Samuel 12:10, 2 Corinthians 6:9

19 Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD: Resurrection: Psalms 100:4. References Lord: Isaiah 38:20, 38:22. Righteousness: Isaiah 26:2. Parallel theme: Psalms 95:2, Revelation 22:14

20 This gate of the LORD, into which the righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice. shall enter. Righteousness: Isaiah 26:2. Parallel theme: Psalms 24:7, 24:9

21 I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvationSalvation: יְשׁוּעָה (Yeshuah). The Hebrew yeshuah (יְשׁוּעָה) means salvation or deliverance—rescue from danger or enemies. This is the root of 'Jesus' (Yeshua), meaning 'YHWH saves.'. Salvation: Psalms 118:14, Exodus 15:2, Isaiah 12:2, 49:8. Parallel theme: Psalms 116:1

22 The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. Parallel theme: Zechariah 4:7, Matthew 21:42, Luke 20:17, Acts 4:11

23 This is the LORD'S doing; it is marvellous in our eyes. Parallel theme: Job 5:9, Acts 4:13

24 This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. References Lord: 1 Kings 8:66, Nehemiah 8:10, Isaiah 58:13, Zechariah 3:9, Revelation 1:10. Parallel theme: Psalms 84:10, Acts 20:7 +2

25 SaveSave: יָשַׁע (Yasha). The Hebrew yasha (יָשַׁע) means to save or deliver—rescue from danger or distress. This is the root of 'Jesus' (Yeshua), meaning 'YHWH saves.' God alone is Savior: 'I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour' (Isaiah 43:11). now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity. Salvation: Psalms 20:9, 22:21, 69:1, 69:13. References Lord: Psalms 90:17

26 Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD. Blessing: Psalms 129:8, 134:3, Matthew 21:9, 23:39, Luke 13:35, 19:38, John 12:13. Parallel theme: Zechariah 4:7 +3

27 GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. is the LORD, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar. References God: 1 Kings 18:21, 18:39. Light: Psalms 18:28, 37:6, Esther 8:16, Isaiah 9:2, 60:1, John 8:12, 1 Peter 2:9. Parallel theme: Malachi 4:2 +5

28 Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee. Resurrection: Psalms 146:2, Isaiah 25:1. References God: Psalms 145:1, Exodus 15:2, Isaiah 12:2, 25:9

29 O give thanks unto the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Grace: Psalms 103:17, 118:1, Ezra 3:11