Psalm 118
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1Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his faithful love endures forever.1Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
2Let Israel say, "His faithful love endures forever."2Let Israel say: "His love endures forever."
3Let the house of Aaron say, "His faithful love endures forever."3Let the house of Aaron say: "His love endures forever."
4Let those who fear the LORD say, "His faithful love endures forever."4Let those who fear the LORD say: "His love endures forever."
5I called to the LORD in distress; the LORD answered me and put me in a spacious place.5When hard pressed, I cried to the LORD; he brought me into a spacious place.
6The LORD is for me; I will not be afraid. What can a mere mortal do to me?6The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?
7The LORD is my helper, Therefore, I will look in triumph on those who hate me.7The LORD is with me; he is my helper. I look in triumph on my enemies.
8It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in humanity.8It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in humans.
9It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in nobles.9It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.
10All the nations surrounded me; in the name of the LORD I destroyed them.10All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I cut them down.
11They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me; in the name of the LORD I destroyed them.11They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them down.
12They surrounded me like bees; they were extinguished like a fire among thorns; in the name of the LORD I destroyed them.12They swarmed around me like bees, but they were consumed as quickly as burning thorns; in the name of the LORD I cut them down.
13They pushed me hard to make me fall, but the LORD helped me.13I was pushed back and about to fall, but the LORD helped me.
14The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.14The LORD is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.
15There are shouts of joy and victory in the tents of the righteous: "The LORD's right hand performs valiantly!15Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: "The LORD's right hand has done mighty things!
16The LORD's right hand is raised. The LORD's right hand performs valiantly!"16The LORD's right hand is lifted high; the LORD's right hand has done mighty things!"
17I will not die, but I will live and proclaim what the LORD has done.17I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the LORD has done.
18The LORD disciplined me severely but did not give me over to death.18The LORD has chastened me severely, but he has not given me over to death.
19Open the gates of righteousness for me; I will enter through them and give thanks to the LORD.19Open for me the gates of the righteous; I will enter and give thanks to the LORD.
20This is the LORD's gate; the righteous will enter through it.20This is the gate of the LORD through which the righteous may enter.
21I will give thanks to you because you have answered me and have become my salvation.21I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation.
22The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.22The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone;
23This came from the LORD; it is wondrous in our sight.23the LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
24This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.24The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.
25LORD, save us! LORD, please grant us success!25LORD, save us! LORD, grant us success!
26He who comes in the name of the LORD is blessed. From the house of the LORD we bless you.26Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you.
27The LORD is God and has given us light. Bind the festival sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar.27The LORD is God, and he has made his light shine on us. With boughs in hand, join in the festal procession up to the horns of the altar.
28You are my God, and I will give you thanks. You are my God; I will exalt you.28You are my God, and I will praise you; you are my God, and I will exalt you.
29Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his faithful love endures forever.29Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
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