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Psalms 118

The stone the builders rejected

ive thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.a 2Let Israel say: “His love endures forever.” 3Let the house of Aaron say: “His love endures forever.” 4Let those who fear the Lord say: “His love endures forever.” 5When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; he brought me into a spacious place.b

6The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?c 7The Lord is with me; he is my helper. I look in triumph on my enemies.d 8It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans.e

9It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes. 10All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the Lord I cut them down. 11They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the Lord I cut them down.

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. 13I was pushed back and about to fall, but the Lord helped me.f 14The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.g

15Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: “The Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!h 16The Lord’s right hand is lifted high; the Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!” 17I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done.i

18The Lord has chastened me severely, but he has not given me over to death.j 19Open for me the gates of the righteous; I will enter and give thanks to the Lord.k 20This is the gate of the Lord through which the righteous may enter.

21I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation. 22The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone;l 23the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

24The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.m 25Lord, save us! Lord, grant us success!n 26Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. From the house of the Lord we bless you.o

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.p 28You are my God, and I will praise you; you are my God, and I will exalt you.q 29Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.

Commentary
Psalm 118 is a triumphant song of thanksgiving, likely sung during a procession into the temple after a decisive military victory. The psalmist, possibly the king, recounts being surrounded by enemies and rescued by the Lord, whose steadfast love endures forever. This chapter is the
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Bible Dictionary· Psalms 118(9)

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Bible Characters· Psalms 118(1)

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References· Psalms 118

a
v.1 — 1 Chronicles 16:34, Psalms 107:1, Psalms 106:1, Jeremiah 33:11, Psalms 118:29, 1 Chronicles 16:8, Psalms 103:17, Psalms 136:1, Psalms 100:5
b
v.5 — Psalms 18:19, Psalms 18:6, Psalms 120:1, Psalms 107:19, Psalms 130:1-2, Psalms 31:8, 1 Samuel 30:6-8, Psalms 107:13, Psalms 40:1-3, Mark 14:31-36
c
v.6 — The Lord is for me: Hebrews 13:6; Hebrews 13:6, Romans 8:31, Psalms 56:4, Psalms 56:11, Micah 7:8-10, Psalms 56:9, Psalms 27:1-3, Jeremiah 20:11, Psalms 23:4, Isaiah 51:12
d
v.7 — Psalms 59:10, Psalms 54:4, Psalms 54:7, Psalms 55:18, Psalms 112:8, Psalms 92:11, 1 Chronicles 12:18
e
v.8 — Psalms 40:4, Jeremiah 17:5-7, Psalms 62:8-9, Micah 7:5-7
f
v.13 — Psalms 140:4, Psalms 86:17, Micah 7:8, Psalms 18:17-18, Matthew 4:1-11, 1 Samuel 25:29, Psalms 56:1-3, 2 Samuel 17:1-3, 1 Samuel 20:3, Hebrews 2:14
g
v.14 — Isaiah 12:2, Psalms 18:2, Psalms 27:1, Exodus 15:2-6, Matthew 1:21-23, Isaiah 45:22-25, Isaiah 45:17
h
v.15 — Acts 2:46-47, Psalms 89:13, Psalms 60:12, Psalms 98:1, Exodus 15:6, Luke 1:51, Isaiah 65:13, Psalms 44:3, Revelation 18:20, Acts 16:34
i
v.17 — Messiah's Resurrection Assured: Luke 24:5, 1 Corinthians 15:20; John 11:4, Psalms 71:17-18, Isaiah 38:16-20, Psalms 6:5, Psalms 73:28, Habakkuk 1:12, Romans 14:7-9, Psalms 145:4, Psalms 107:22, Psalms 40:5
j
v.18 — 1 Corinthians 11:32, Job 5:17-18, 2 Corinthians 6:9, Proverbs 3:11-12, Psalms 94:12-13, 2 Corinthians 1:9-11, Jonah 2:6, Psalms 66:10-12, Job 33:16-30, Hebrews 12:10-11
k
v.19 — Isaiah 26:2, Revelation 22:14, Psalms 100:4, Psalms 9:13-14, Psalms 66:13-15, Isaiah 38:20, Isaiah 38:22, Psalms 116:18-19, Psalms 95:2
l
v.22 — The stone rejected is the chief cornerstone: Matthew 21:42, Mark 12:10, Luke 20:17, Acts 4:11, 1 Peter 2:7; Luke 20:17, Matthew 21:42, 1 Peter 2:4-8, Acts 4:11, Mark 12:10-11, Ephesians 2:20-22, Zechariah 4:7
m
v.24 — Psalms 84:10, Isaiah 58:13, Nehemiah 8:10, 2 Chronicles 20:26-28, 1 Kings 8:66, Revelation 1:10, Acts 20:7, John 20:19-20, Matthew 28:1-8, Zechariah 3:9
n
v.25 — Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord: Matthew 21:9, Matthew 23:39, Mark 11:9, John 12:13, Luke 13:35, Luke 19:38; Psalms 90:17, Psalms 20:9, Psalms 69:13, Psalms 22:21, Psalms 69:1
o
v.26 — Luke 19:38, Matthew 21:9, Matthew 23:39, John 12:13, Mark 11:9-10, Luke 13:35, Psalms 129:8, Psalms 134:3, Numbers 6:23-26, Zechariah 4:7
p
v.27 — Psalms 18:28, John 8:12, 1 Peter 2:9, Isaiah 60:1, Isaiah 9:2, Esther 8:16, Psalms 37:6, 1 Kings 18:39, 1 Kings 8:63-64, Malachi 4:2
q
v.28 — Isaiah 25:1, Psalms 146:2, Exodus 15:2, Isaiah 12:2, Isaiah 25:9, Psalms 145:1

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