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Psalms 118

Thank the LORD, because he's good, because his mercy goes on forever. Let Israel say now that his mercy goes on forever. Let the house of Aaron say now that his mercy goes on forever. Let those who fear the LORD say now that his mercy goes on forever.

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Better to take shelter in the Lord

Thank the LORD, because he's good, because his mercy goes on forever. Let Israel say now that his mercy goes on forever. Let the house of Aaron say now that his mercy goes on forever. Let those who fear the LORD say now that his mercy goes on forever. I called on the LORD in distress. The LORD answered me and set me in a wide place. The LORD is on my side. I won't be frightened. What can a man do to me? The LORD is on my side with those who help me. So I'll look upon those who hate me. It's better to trust in the LORD than to trust in man. It's better to trust in the LORD than to trust in nobles. All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I'll cut them off. They surrounded me. Yes, they surrounded me. But in the name of the LORD I'll cut them off. They surrounded me like bees. They're put out like a fire in thorns. Because in the name of the LORD I'll cut them off. You pushed me hard so I'd fall, but the LORD helped me. The LORD is my strength and my song, and he's become my salvation. The sound of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous. The right hand of the LORD does mighty things. The right hand of the LORD is exalted. The right hand of the LORD does mighty things. I won't die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. The LORD has disciplined me severely, but he hasn't handed me over to death.

Thank the Lord, because he's good, because his faithful love goes on forever. Let Israel say now that his faithful love goes on forever. Let the house of Aaron say now that his faithful love goes on forever. Let the ones who fear the Lord say now that his faithful love goes on forever. I called on the Lord from a hard place. The Lord answered me and set me in a wide place. The Lord is on my side. I won't be frightened. What can a man do to me? The Lord is on my side with the ones who help me. So I'll look at the ones who hate me and see what I want. It's better to take shelter in the Lord than to trust in man. It's better to take shelter in the Lord than to trust in nobles. All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the Lord I'll cut them off. They surrounded me. Yes, they surrounded me. But in the name of the Lord I'll cut them off. They surrounded me like bees. They're put out like a fire in thorns. Because in the name of the Lord I'll cut them off. You pushed me hard so I'd fall, but the Lord helped me. The Lord is my strength and my song, and he's become my salvation. The sound of celebrating and salvation is in the tents of the righteous. The right hand of the Lord does mighty things. The right hand of the Lord is lifted high. The right hand of the Lord does mighty things. I won't die but live, and tell out the works of the Lord. The Lord has set me straight hard, but he hasn't handed me over to death.

O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever. I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place. The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me. It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes. All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them. They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them. 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. Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me. The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation. The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly. The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly. I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.

1

Thank the LORD, because he's good, because his mercy goes on forever.

Plain English

Thank the Lord, because he's good, because his faithful love goes on forever.

King James Version, 1611

O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.

2

Let Israel say now that his mercy goes on forever.

Plain English

Let Israel say now that his faithful love goes on forever.

King James Version, 1611

Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

3

Let the house of Aaron say now that his mercy goes on forever.

Plain English

Let the house of Aaron say now that his faithful love goes on forever.

King James Version, 1611

Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

4

Let those who fear the LORD say now that his mercy goes on forever.

Plain English

Let the ones who fear the Lord say now that his faithful love goes on forever.

King James Version, 1611

Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

5

I called on the LORD in distress. The LORD answered me and set me in a wide place.

Plain English

I called on the Lord from a hard place. The Lord answered me and set me in a wide place.

King James Version, 1611

I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.

6

The LORD is on my side. I won't be frightened. What can a man do to me?

Plain English

The Lord is on my side. I won't be frightened. What can a man do to me?

King James Version, 1611

The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?

7

The LORD is on my side with those who help me. So I'll look upon those who hate me.

Plain English

The Lord is on my side with the ones who help me. So I'll look at the ones who hate me and see what I want.

King James Version, 1611

The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.

8

It's better to trust in the LORD than to trust in man.

Plain English

It's better to take shelter in the Lord than to trust in man.

King James Version, 1611

It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

9

It's better to trust in the LORD than to trust in nobles.

Plain English

It's better to take shelter in the Lord than to trust in nobles.

King James Version, 1611

It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.

10

All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I'll cut them off.

Plain English

All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the Lord I'll cut them off.

King James Version, 1611

All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them.

11

They surrounded me. Yes, they surrounded me. But in the name of the LORD I'll cut them off.

Plain English

They surrounded me. Yes, they surrounded me. But in the name of the Lord I'll cut them off.

King James Version, 1611

They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.

12

They surrounded me like bees. They're put out like a fire in thorns. Because in the name of the LORD I'll cut them off.

Plain English

They surrounded me like bees. They're put out like a fire in thorns. Because in the name of the Lord I'll cut them off.

King James Version, 1611

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.

13

You pushed me hard so I'd fall, but the LORD helped me.

Plain English

You pushed me hard so I'd fall, but the Lord helped me.

King James Version, 1611

Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me.

14

The LORD is my strength and my song, and he's become my salvation.

Plain English

The Lord is my strength and my song, and he's become my salvation.

King James Version, 1611

The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.

15

The sound of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous. The right hand of the LORD does mighty things.

Plain English

The sound of celebrating and salvation is in the tents of the righteous. The right hand of the Lord does mighty things.

King James Version, 1611

The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.

16

The right hand of the LORD is exalted. The right hand of the LORD does mighty things.

Plain English

The right hand of the Lord is lifted high. The right hand of the Lord does mighty things.

King James Version, 1611

The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.

17

I won't die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.

Plain English

I won't die but live, and tell out the works of the Lord.

King James Version, 1611

I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.

18

The LORD has disciplined me severely, but he hasn't handed me over to death.

Plain English

The Lord has set me straight hard, but he hasn't handed me over to death.

King James Version, 1611

The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.

The stone the builders knocked back

Open the gates of righteousness to me; I'll go through them and praise the LORD. This is the gate of the LORD. The righteous will go into it. I'll praise you, because you have heard me and have become my salvation. The stone the builders rejected has become the head stone of the corner. This is the LORD's doing, and it's a wonder in our eyes. This is the day the LORD has made. Let's rejoice and be glad in it. Save now, I beg you, LORD; LORD, I beg you, send prosperity now. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD. We've blessed you out of the house of the LORD. God is the LORD, and he's shown us light. Tie the festival sacrifice with ropes, right up to the horns of the altar. You are my God, and I'll praise you; you are my God, and I'll exalt you. Thank the LORD, because he's good, because his mercy goes on forever.

Open the gates of righteousness for me. I'll go into them and thank the Lord. This is the gate of the Lord. The righteous will go into it. I'll thank you, because you've heard me and you've become my salvation. The stone the builders knocked back has turned into the head of the corner. This is the Lord's doing, and it's a wonder in our eyes. This is the day the Lord has made. Let's celebrate and be glad in it. Save us now, Lord, please. Lord, please, send us success now. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. We've blessed you out of the house of the Lord. God is the Lord, and he's shown us light. Tie the festival sacrifice with ropes, right up to the horns of the altar. You're my God and I'll thank you. You're my God and I'll lift you high. Thank the Lord, because he's good, because his faithful love goes on forever.

Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD: This gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter. I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation. The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. This is the LORD’s doing; it is marvellous in our eyes. This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity. Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD. God is the LORD, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar. Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

19

Open the gates of righteousness to me; I'll go through them and praise the LORD.

Plain English

Open the gates of righteousness for me. I'll go into them and thank the Lord.

King James Version, 1611

Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD:

20

This is the gate of the LORD. The righteous will go into it.

Plain English

This is the gate of the Lord. The righteous will go into it.

King James Version, 1611

This gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter.

21

I'll praise you, because you have heard me and have become my salvation.

Plain English

I'll thank you, because you've heard me and you've become my salvation.

King James Version, 1611

I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.

22

The stone the builders rejected has become the head stone of the corner.

Plain English

The stone the builders knocked back has turned into the head of the corner.

King James Version, 1611

The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.

23

This is the LORD's doing, and it's a wonder in our eyes.

Plain English

This is the Lord's doing, and it's a wonder in our eyes.

King James Version, 1611

This is the LORD’s doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.

24

This is the day the LORD has made. Let's rejoice and be glad in it.

Plain English

This is the day the Lord has made. Let's celebrate and be glad in it.

King James Version, 1611

This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

25

Save now, I beg you, LORD; LORD, I beg you, send prosperity now.

Plain English

Save us now, Lord, please. Lord, please, send us success now.

King James Version, 1611

Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.

26

Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD. We've blessed you out of the house of the LORD.

Plain English

Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. We've blessed you out of the house of the Lord.

King James Version, 1611

Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD.

27

God is the LORD, and he's shown us light. Tie the festival sacrifice with ropes, right up to the horns of the altar.

Plain English

God is the Lord, and he's shown us light. Tie the festival sacrifice with ropes, right up to the horns of the altar.

King James Version, 1611

God is the LORD, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.

28

You are my God, and I'll praise you; you are my God, and I'll exalt you.

Plain English

You're my God and I'll thank you. You're my God and I'll lift you high.

King James Version, 1611

Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.

29

Thank the LORD, because he's good, because his mercy goes on forever.

Plain English

Thank the Lord, because he's good, because his faithful love goes on forever.

King James Version, 1611

O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.