BSB · Scripture
Psalms 118
Berean Standard Bible
Section headings and translator notes come from the publisher; they are reading aids, distinct from the Bible text.
The LORD Is on My Side
Verse1Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
Verse2Let Israel say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”
Verse3Let the house of Aaron say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”
Verse4Let those who fear the LORD say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”
Verse5In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free.
Verse6The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
Verse7The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me.
Verse8It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.
Verse9It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.
Verse10All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off.
Verse11They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off.
Verse12They swarmed around me like bees, but they were extinguished like burning thorns; in the name of the LORD I cut them off.
Verse13I was pushed so hard I was falling, but the LORD helped me.
Verse14The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation.
Verse15Shouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!
Verse16The right hand of the LORD is exalted! The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!”
Verse17I will not die, but I will live and proclaim what the LORD has done.
Verse18The LORD disciplined me severely, but He has not given me over to death.
Verse19Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter and give thanks to the LORD.
Verse20This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter through it.
Verse21I will give You thanks, for You have answered me, and You have become my salvation.
Verse22The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
Verse23This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
Verse24This is the day that the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Verse25O LORD, save us, we pray. We beseech You, O LORD, cause us to prosper!
Verse26Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you.
Verse27The LORD is God; He has made His light to shine upon us. Bind the festal sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar.
Verse28You are my God, and I will give You thanks. You are my God, and I will exalt You.
Verse29Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
Translator notes (8)
- Verse 2: LXX the house of Israel
- Verse 6: Or The LORD is with me; also in verse 7; LXX The Lord is my helper
- Verse 6: Cited in Hebrews 13:6
- Verse 22: Hebrew the head of the corner; cited in Matthew 21:42, Mark 12:10, Luke 20:17, Acts 4:11, and 1 Peter 2:7
- Verse 23: Cited in Matthew 21:42 and Mark 12:11
- Verse 25: Hebrew hosia-na, meaning save, we pray or save now; see Matthew 21:9, Matthew 21:15, Mark 11:9, and John 12:13.
- Verse 26: Cited in Matthew 21:9, Matthew 23:39, Mark 11:9, Luke 13:35, Luke 19:38, and John 12:13
- Verse 27: Or Join in the festal procession with boughs in hand, up to the horns of the altar.