118 O
give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth
for ever. 2 Let
Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. 3 Let
the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. 4 Let
them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever. 5 I
called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in
a large place. 6 The
LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? 7 The
LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire
upon them that hate me. 8 It
is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. 9 It
is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes. 10 All
nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy
them. 11 They
compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the
LORD I will destroy them. 12 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. 13 Thou
hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me. 14 The
LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation. 15 The
voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous:
the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
16
The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the right hand of the LORD doeth
valiantly. 17 I shall
not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. 18 The
LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death. 19 Open
to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise
the LORD: 20 This
gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter. 21 I will
praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation. 22 The
stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. 23 This
is the LORD's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes. 24 This
is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. 25 Save
now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity. 26 Blessed
be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the
house of the LORD. 27 God
is the LORD, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords,
even unto the horns of the altar. 28 Thou
art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee. 29 O give
thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.