Psalms 118

1 Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.

Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his covenant faithfulness endures forever.

2 Let Israel now say, That his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.

Let Israel say, “His covenant faithfulness endures forever.”

3 Let the house of Aaron now say, That his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.

Let the house of Aaron say, “His covenant faithfulness endures forever.”

4 Let them now that fear Jehovah say, That his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.

Let the loyal followers of Yahweh say, “His covenant faithfulness endures for ever.”

5 Out of my distress I called upon Jehovah: Jehovah answered me [and set me] in a large place.

In my distress I called out to Yahweh; Yahweh answered me and set me free.

6 Jehovah is on my side; I will not fear: What can man do unto me?

Yahweh is with me; I will not be afraid; what can man do to me?

7 Jehovah is on my side among them that help me: Therefore shall I see [my desire] upon them that hate me.

Yahweh is on my side as my helper; I will look in triumph on those who hate me.

8 It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to put confidence in man.

It is better to take shelter in Yahweh than to put confidence in man.

9 It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to put confidence in princes.

It is better to take refuge in Yahweh than to put one's trust in a princes.

10 All nations compassed me about: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.

All the nations surrounded me; in Yahweh's name I cut them off.

11 They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.

They surrounded me; yes, they surrounded me; in Yahweh's name I cut them off.

12 They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.

They surrounded me like bees; they disappeared as quickly as fire among thorns; in Yahweh's name I cut them off.

13 Thou didst thrust sore at me that I might fall; But Jehovah helped me.

They attacked me to knock me down, but Yahweh helped me.

14 Jehovah is my strength and song; And he is become my salvation.

Yahweh is my strength and joy, and he is the one who rescues me.

15 The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous: The right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly.

The joyful shout of victory is heard in the tents of the righteous; the right hand of Yahweh conquers.

16 The right hand of Jehovah is exalted: The right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly.

The right hand of Yahweh is exalted; the right hand of Yahweh conquers.

17 I shall not die, but live, And declare the works of Jehovah.

I will not die, but live and declare the deeds of Yahweh.

18 Jehovah hath chastened me sore; But he hath not given me over unto death.

Yahweh has punished me harshly; but he has not handed me over to death.

19 Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will enter into them, I will give thanks unto Jehovah.

Open to me the gates of righteousness; I will enter them and I will give thanks to Yahweh.

20 This is the gate of Jehovah; The righteous shall enter into it.

This is the gate of Yahweh; the righteous enter through it.

21 I will give thanks unto thee; for thou hast answered me, And art become my salvation.

I will give thanks to you, for you answered me, and you have become my salvation.

22 The stone which the builders rejected Is become the head of the corner.

The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.

23 This is Jehovah’s doing; It is marvellous in our eyes.

This is Yahweh's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.

24 This is the day which Jehovah hath made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.

This is the day on which Yahweh has acted; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

25 Save now, we beseech thee, O Jehovah: O Jehovah, we beseech thee, send now prosperity.

Please, Yahweh, give us victory! Please, Yahweh, give us success!

26 Blessed be he that cometh in the name of Jehovah: We have blessed you out of the house of Jehovah.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of Yahweh; we bless you from the house of Yahweh.

27 Jehovah is God, and he hath given us light: Bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.

Yahweh is God, and he has given us light; bind the sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar.

28 Thou art my God, and I will give thanks unto thee: Thou art my God, I will exalt thee.

You are my God, and I will give thanks to you; you are my God; I will exalt you.

29 Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.

Oh, give thanks to Yahweh; for he is good; for his covenant faithfulness endures forever.