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O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.
The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.
All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them.
They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me.
The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.
The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.
The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.
Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD:
This gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter.
I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.
The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.
This is the LORD'S doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.
This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.
Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD.
God is the LORD, which hath showed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.
Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

New Defender's Study Bible Notes

118:6 I will not fear. This great assertion and assurance is quoted in Hebrews 13:6.


118:8 It is better. This is said to be the Bible’s middle verse, and it powerfully notes the greatest of all affirmations. God, not man, is Creator, Savior, Judge and eternal King.


118:17 shall not die. Because Christ lives, we shall live (John 14:19). This verse is prophetic both of Christ’s resurrection and also that of those who believe on Him (Revelation 1:18; John 11:25,26).


118:19 gates of righteousness. See Psalm 15:1,2; 24:3,7-9.


118:22 head stone. Although much in this key psalm may well be appropriated by each believer, it primarily is fulfilled in Christ, as shown by the use of this verse in the New Testament (e.g., Matthew 21:42; Acts 4:11; I Peter 2:7). According to Jewish tradition, the stones for Solomon’s temple, quarried and shaped far from the temple site, included one odd-shaped stone which did not fit anywhere. It was finally found to be the main cornerstone (possibly capstone) of the entire structure.


118:23 marvellous. The word “marvellous” is actually “miraculous.” The resurrection of Christ, after His rejection and crucifixion, typified by the restoration and exaltation of the chief cornerstone after it had first been refused by the temple builders, was the greatest miracle since creation, and certainly should be deemed marvelous in our eyes.


118:24 the day. This particular “day” was acknowledged as such by Christ when He wept over Jerusalem after its leaders had rejected Him. “If thou hadst known,” He lamented, “at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace!” (Luke 19:42).


118:25 Save now. “Save now” equals “Hosanna,” as cried by the common people to Jesus (Mark 11:9,10) when He entered the city for His final week.


118:26 name of the LORD. This blessing was voiced by the people when Christ entered Jerusalem (Matthew 21:9) When the leaders rebuked these praises of the people (Luke 19:37-39), Jesus said to the Jews as a nation: “Behold, your house is left unto you desolate....Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord” (Matthew 23:38,39).


118:29 O give thanks. According to tradition, ancient Jewish pilgrims sang Psalm 118:1-19 on their way up to Jerusalem. The temple priests and Levites then responded with Psalm 118:20-27; then all together sang Psalm 118:28-29.


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