Psalm 118

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 118. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever. Let Israel now say that his loving kindness endures forever. Let the house of Aaron now say that his loving kindness endures forever. Now let those who fear the LORD say that his loving kindness endures forever. Out of my distress, I called on the LORD. The LORD answered me with freedom. The LORD is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? The LORD is on my side amongst those who help me. Therefore I will look in triumph at those who hate me. It is better to take refuge in the LORD, than to put confidence in man. It is better to take refuge in the LORD, than to put confidence in princes. All the nations surrounded me, but in the LORD’s name I cut them off. They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me. In the LORD’s name I indeed cut them off. They surrounded me like bees. They are quenched like the burning thorns. In the LORD’s name I cut them off. You pushed me back hard, to make me fall, but the LORD helped me. The LORD is my strength and song. He has become my salvation. The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous. “The right hand of the LORD does valiantly. The right hand of the LORD is exalted! The right hand of the LORD does valiantly!” I will not die, but live, and declare the LORD’s works. The LORD has punished me severely, but he has not given me over to death. Open to me the gates of righteousness. I will enter into them. I will give thanks to the LORD. This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous will enter into it. I will give thanks to you, for you have answered me, and have become my salvation. The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is the LORD’s doing. It is marvellous in our eyes. This is the day that the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it! Save us now, we beg you, LORD! LORD, we beg you, send prosperity now. Blessed is he who comes in the LORD’s name! We have blessed you out of the LORD’s house. The LORD is God, and he has given us light. Bind the sacrifice with cords, even to the horns of the altar. You are my God, and I will give thanks to you. You are my God, I will exalt you. Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.

Worship Lyrics

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever
Let Israel now say that his loving kindness endures forever
Let the house of Aaron now say that his loving kindness endures forever
Now let those who fear the LORD say that his loving kindness endures forever
Out of my distress, I called on the LORD
The LORD answered me with freedom
The LORD is on my side
I will not be afraid
What can man do to me
The LORD is on my side amongst those who help me
Therefore I will look in triumph at those who hate me
It is better to take refuge in the LORD, than to put confidence in man
It is better to take refuge in the LORD, than to put confidence in princes
All the nations surrounded me, but in the LORDs name I cut them off
They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me
In the LORDs name I indeed cut them off
They surrounded me like bees
They are quenched like the burning thorns
In the LORDs name I cut them off
You pushed me back hard, to make me fall, but the LORD helped me
The LORD is my strength and song
He has become my salvation
The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous
The right hand of the LORD does valiantly
The right hand of the LORD is exalted
The right hand of the LORD does valiantly
I will not die, but live, and declare the LORDs works
The LORD has punished me severely, but he has not given me over to death
Open to me the gates of righteousness
I will enter into them
I will give thanks to the LORD
This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous will enter into it
I will give thanks to you, for you have answered me
And have become my salvation
The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone
This is the LORDs doing
It is marvellous in our eyes
This is the day that the LORD has made
We will rejoice and be glad in it
Save us now, we beg you, LORD
LORD, we beg you, send prosperity now
Blessed is he who comes in the LORDs name
We have blessed you out of the LORDs house
The LORD is God, and he has given us light
Bind the sacrifice with cords, even to the horns of the altar
You are my God, and I will give thanks to you
You are my God, I will exalt you
Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever

About This Psalm

Psalm 118 is a praise psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: praise, deliverance, trust, righteousness

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

1. What does this psalm teach us about God's character?
2. How can we apply the message of Psalm 118 to our lives today?
3. What verse or phrase stands out most to you, and why?

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