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Trusting in the Lord is better than placing confidence in even the most powerful human leaders (Psalms 118:6; 146:3).
The Lord alone is the psalmist’s helper.
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).
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) Hallel Hallelujah Hosanna Music Psalms, Book of
Topics
Faith: General Scriptures Concerning Following Man Trust of the Wicked is in Man Trusting Man