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Psalm 118

Psalm 118:1

The LORD Is on My Side · Psalm 118:1–29
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Translations

Modern
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
Traditional
O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
Literal
Give thanks to YHWH, for He is good, for His loving devotion is forever!
Latin
Alleluja. Confitemini Domino, quoniam bonus, quoniam in sæculum misericordia ejus.

Original

Hebrew
English
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.

Notes

Psalms 118:1–29

The psalmist joyfully thanks the Lord for his goodness and urges others to trust in his loving devotion (Psalm 118:1–4, 29). This poem is the last of the Egyptian Hallel (Psalms 113–118).

Psalms 113:1–118:29

These psalms are called the Egyptian Hallel. Hallel means “praise.” Jewish people use these psalms during Passover, which began when God brought Israel out of Egypt in the exodus. The people recite Psalms 113–114 before the Passover meal, and Psalms 115–118 are recited afterward.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) God, Being and Attributes of Hallel Hallelujah Hosanna Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

God: Mercy of Praise for God's Goodness to Individuals Praise is Due to God on Account of His Goodness Praise is Due to God on Account of His Mercy Psalms: Prophetic Psalms: Thanksgiving for God's Mercies to Individuals Thankfulness: Enjoined The Mercy of God: should be Magnified