📖 Psalms — Chapter 118 (KJV)
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Psalms 118:1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
Psalms 118:2 RLet Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
Psalms 118:3 RLet the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
Psalms 118:4 RLet them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
Psalms 118:5 I Rcalled upon the LORD Tin distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.
Psalms 118:6 RThe LORD is Ton my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
Psalms 118:7 The LORD Rtaketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
Psalms 118:8 RIt is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Psalms 118:9 It is better to trust in the LORD Rthan to put confidence in princes.
Psalms 118:10 RAll nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I Tdestroy 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 Rlike bees: they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the LORD I will Tdestroy them.
Psalms 118:13 RThou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me.
Psalms 118:14 The LORD Ris my strength and song, and is become my salvation.
Psalms 118:15 The Rvoice 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 Rdie, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.
Psalms 118:18 The LORD hath Rchastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.
Psalms 118:19 ROpen to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD:
Psalms 118:20 RThis gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter.
Psalms 118:21 RI will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.
Psalms 118:22 RThe stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.
Psalms 118:23 This is Tthe LORD’s doing; Rit is marvellous in our eyes.
Psalms 118:24 This is Rthe day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalms 118:25 RSave 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: Rwe have blessed you out of the house of the LORD.
Psalms 118:27 RGod 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.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 118:1–9 — Enduring mercy and trustworthy refuge
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Israel, priests, and reverent worshipers confess enduring mercy. The rescued speaker finds trust in God better than confidence in people or princes.
Key Truth: Trust the Lord’s enduring mercy.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Let Israel now say, that his ____ endureth for ever.” (Psalms 118:2)
Find it in Psalms 118:2 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “I called upon the LORD in ____ : the LORD answered me, and set me in a …” (Psalms 118:5)
Find it in Psalms 118:5 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in ____ .” (Psalms 118:9)
Find it in Psalms 118:9 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 118:10–18 — Help amid surrounding enemies
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Threatened and pushed toward falling, the speaker finds God his strength, song, and salvation. Deliverance leads to declaring the Lord’s works.
Key Truth: Turn rescue into testimony.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “They compassed me about like ____ : they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for …” (Psalms 118:12)
Find it in Psalms 118:12 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… LORD is my strength and song, and is become my ____ .” (Psalms 118:14)
Find it in Psalms 118:14 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “I shall not die, but ____ , and declare the works of the LORD.” (Psalms 118:17)
Find it in Psalms 118:17 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 118:19–29 — The rejected stone and thankful worship
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Entry through righteous gates leads to the surprising exaltation of the rejected stone. Thanksgiving, salvation’s appeal, and blessing greet the one coming in God’s name.
Key Truth: Celebrate God’s surprising saving work.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “The ____ which the builders refused is become the head stone of …” (Psalms 118:22)
Find it in Psalms 118:22 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… is the day which the LORD hath made; we will ____ and be glad in it.” (Psalms 118:24)
Find it in Psalms 118:24 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “____ be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: …” (Psalms 118:26)
Find it in Psalms 118:26 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Matthew 21:42 — Jesus applies the rejected-stone passage to his hearers.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Where have you seen help that calls for public gratitude?
Advanced Questions and Answers
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1. How does distress lead to spacious freedom?
2. Why compare people and princes with the LORD?
3. How does the pushed-foot account connect need with help?
4. What purpose accompanies continued life?
5. What makes the builders’ stone a reversal?
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