Psalms of David - Modern Translation - Psalm 118

Give thanks to the Lord, 
for He is good; 
His love is steadfast and eternal.

Let the followers of Israel say: 
His love is steadfast and eternal.

Let the house of Aaron say: 
His love is steadfast and eternal.

Let those who revere the Lord say: 
His love is steadfast and eternal.

In my distress, I called to the Lord, 
and He answered me with freedom.

The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. 
What can mere mortals do to me?

The Lord is my helper; 
I will look in triumph 
on those who stand against me.

It is better to take refuge in the Lord 
than to trust in human strength.

It is better to take refuge in the Lord 
than to rely on rulers.

Though all nations surrounded me, 
in the name of the Lord, I overcame them.

They surrounded me on every side, 
but in the name of the Lord, I overcame them.

They swarmed around me like bees, 
but they were extinguished like a fire of thorns; 
in the name of the Lord, I overcame them.

I was hard-pressed and nearly fell, 
but the Lord helped me.

The Lord is my strength and my song; 
He has become my salvation.

Shouts of joy and victory resound 
in the tents of the righteous: 
"The right hand of the Lord does mighty things!

The right hand of the Lord is lifted high! 
The right hand of the Lord does mighty things!"

I will not die, but live, 
and proclaim the works of the Lord.

The Lord has disciplined me, 
but He has not given me over to death.

Open for me the gates of righteousness; 
I will enter and give thanks to the Lord.

This is the gate of the Lord, 
through which the righteous may enter.

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

The stone the builders rejected 
has become the cornerstone.

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

This is the day the Lord has made; 
let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Lord, save us! Lord, grant us success!

Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord; 
we bless you from the house of the Lord.

The Lord is God, and He has given us light; 
with branches in hand, 
join in the festal procession up to the altar.

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

Give thanks to the Lord, 
for He is good; 
His love is steadfast and eternal.