Psalm 118

New Coverdale Version

Give thanks unto the Lord, for he is gracious; * his mercy endures for ever.

Let Israel now confess that he is gracious, * that his mercy endures for ever.

Let the house of Aaron now confess * that his mercy endures for ever.

Indeed, let those who fear the Lord confess * that his mercy endures for ever.

I called upon the Lord in trouble, * and the Lord heard me and set me free.

The Lord is on my side; * I will not fear what man can do to me.

The Lord takes my side with those who help me; * therefore shall I look in triumph on my enemies.

It is better to trust in the Lord * than to put any confidence in man.

It is better to trust in the Lord * than to put any confidence in princes.

All the nations encompass me, * but in the Name of the Lord will I cut them off.

They hem me in on every side; indeed, they hem me in on every side, * but in the Name of the Lord will I cut them off.

They come about me like bees, and blaze like fire among the thorns, * but in the Name of the Lord will I cut them off.

I was thrust aside so that I almost fell, * but the Lord was my help.

The Lord is my strength and my song, * and has become my salvation.

The voice of joy and deliverance is in the dwellings of the righteous; * the right hand of the Lord brings mighty things to pass.

The right hand of the Lord is exalted; * the right hand of the Lord brings mighty things to pass.

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

The Lord has chastened and corrected me, * but he has not given me over to death.

Open unto me the gates of righteousness, * that I may go into them, and give thanks unto the Lord.

This is the gate of the Lord; * the righteous shall enter into it.

I will thank you, for you have heard me, * and have become my salvation.

The same stone which the builders refused * has become the chief cornerstone.

This is the Lord’s doing, * and it is marvelous in our eyes.

This is the day that the Lord has made; * we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Help me now, O Lord; * O Lord, send us now prosperity.

Blessed is he who comes in the Name of the Lord; * we bless you from the house of the Lord.

God is the Lord, who has shown us light; * bind the sacrifice with cords, even to the horns of the altar.

You are my God, and I will thank you; * you are my God, and I will exalt you.

O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is gracious; * his mercy endures for ever.