Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Let those who fear the LORD say: “His love endures forever.” New Living Translation Let all who fear the LORD repeat: “His faithful love endures forever.” English Standard Version Let those who fear the LORD say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Berean Standard Bible Let those who fear the LORD say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” King James Bible Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever. New King James Version Let those who fear the LORD now say, “His mercy endures forever.” New American Standard Bible Let those who fear the LORD say, “His mercy is everlasting.” NASB 1995 Oh let those who fear the LORD say, “His lovingkindness is everlasting.” NASB 1977 Oh let those who fear the LORD say, “His lovingkindness is everlasting.” Legacy Standard Bible Oh let those who fear Yahweh say, “His lovingkindness endures forever.” Amplified Bible Oh let those who [reverently] fear the LORD, say, “His lovingkindness endures forever.” Christian Standard Bible Let those who fear the LORD say, “His faithful love endures forever.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Let those who fear the LORD say,” His faithful love endures forever.” American Standard Version Let them now that fear Jehovah say, That his lovingkindness endureth for ever. Contemporary English Version Let every true worshiper of the LORD shout, "God is always merciful!" English Revised Version Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever. GOD'S WORD® Translation Those who fear the LORD should say, "His mercy endures forever." Good News Translation Let all who worship him say, "His love is eternal." International Standard Version Let those who fear the LORD now say, "His gracious love is eternal." Majority Standard Bible Let those who fear the LORD say, ?His loving devotion endures forever.? NET Bible Let the loyal followers of the LORD say, "Yes, his loyal love endures!" New Heart English Bible Now let those who fear the LORD say that his loving kindness endures forever. Webster's Bible Translation Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever. World English Bible Now let those who fear Yahweh say that his loving kindness endures forever. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionNow let those fearing YHWH say, "" His kindness [is] for all time. Young's Literal Translation I pray you, let those fearing Jehovah say, That, to the age is His kindness. Smith's Literal Translation They fearing Jehovah shall now say that his mercy is forever. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleLet them that fear the Lord now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Let those who fear the LORD say, his mercy endures forever. New Revised Standard Version Let those who fear the LORD say, “His steadfast love endures forever.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet them that worship the LORD say that his mercy endures for ever. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Let the worshipers of LORD JEHOVAH say, "His mercies are to eternity!" OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So let them now that fear the LORD say, For His mercy endureth for ever. Brenton Septuagint Translation Let now all that fear the Lord say, that he is good: for his mercy endures for ever. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good…3Let the house of Aaron say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” 4Let those who fear the LORD say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” 5In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free.… Cross References Psalm 107:2 Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy Psalm 115:9-11 O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. / O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. / You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. Psalm 136:1-3 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. / Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever. / Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 103:17 But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children— Psalm 31:23 Love the LORD, all His saints. The LORD preserves the faithful, but fully repays the arrogant. Psalm 33:18 Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion Psalm 34:9 Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing. Psalm 147:11 The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion. Isaiah 12:2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” Isaiah 26:3-4 You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. / Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal. Isaiah 51:7 Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults. Isaiah 63:7 I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us—the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion. Lamentations 3:22-23 Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. / They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness! Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. Romans 15:9-11 so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” / And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.” Treasury of Scripture Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endures for ever. Psalm 22:23 Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel. Revelation 19:5 And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great. Jump to Previous Endures Endureth Everlasting Fear Fearing Forever Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Mercy Steadfast Unchanging WorshippersJump to Next Endures Endureth Everlasting Fear Fearing Forever Kindness Loving Loving-Kindness Mercy Steadfast Unchanging WorshippersPsalm 118 1. An exhortation to praise God for his mercy5. The psalmist by his experience shows how good it is to trust in God 19. Under the type of the psalmist the coming of Christ in his kingdom is expressed Let those who fear the LORD say This phrase calls upon those who have a reverent awe and respect for God, often referred to as "the fear of the LORD." This concept is central to wisdom literature, such as Proverbs 1:7, which states that the fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge. In the context of Psalm 118, this call is an invitation for the faithful community to acknowledge and proclaim God's enduring qualities. Historically, this would include the Israelites who were in covenant with God, recognizing His sovereignty and authority. The phrase also implies a communal aspect of worship, where the collective voice of believers affirms their faith and trust in God. “His loving devotion endures forever.” Persons / Places / Events 1. The PsalmistThe author of Psalm 118, traditionally believed to be King David, who often wrote about God's enduring love and faithfulness. 2. Those who fear the LORD This refers to the community of believers who hold a reverent awe and respect for God, acknowledging His power and authority. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal nature and faithfulness to His promises. 4. The Temple While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of Psalm 118 suggests it was used in temple worship, particularly during festivals like Passover. 5. The Exodus The historical event of God delivering Israel from Egypt, often recalled in Psalms as a demonstration of His enduring love and faithfulness. Teaching Points The Fear of the LORDUnderstanding the fear of the LORD as a reverent awe that leads to worship and obedience. Encouraging believers to cultivate a healthy fear of God, which is foundational to a faithful life. God's Enduring Love Reflecting on the Hebrew word "chesed," often translated as "loving devotion" or "steadfast love," which signifies God's covenantal faithfulness. Encouraging believers to trust in God's unchanging love, especially in times of uncertainty. Community Declaration The importance of communal worship and declaration of God's attributes, strengthening the faith of the community. Encouraging believers to participate in corporate worship, affirming God's enduring love together. Personal Reflection and Response Inviting believers to personally reflect on God's faithfulness in their lives and respond with gratitude and praise. Encouraging personal testimonies of God's enduring love as a means of edification for others.Verse 4. - Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth forever. Let the real Israel, the true worshippers of Jehovah, those who worship him in spirit and in truth, set their seal also to the great confession, and solemnly sanction what the people and the priests have done. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Let those who fearיִרְאֵ֣י (yir·’ê) Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 3373: Fearing, reverent the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel say, יֹֽאמְרוּ־ (yō·mə·rū-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say “His loving devotion חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (ḥas·dōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty endures forever.” לְעוֹלָ֣ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always Links Psalm 118:4 NIVPsalm 118:4 NLT Psalm 118:4 ESV Psalm 118:4 NASB Psalm 118:4 KJV Psalm 118:4 BibleApps.com Psalm 118:4 Biblia Paralela Psalm 118:4 Chinese Bible Psalm 118:4 French Bible Psalm 118:4 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 118:4 Now let those who fear Yahweh say (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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