Psalm 118:1-29 GW

[1] Give thanks to the LORD because he is good, because his mercy endures forever. [2] Israel should say, "His mercy endures forever." [3] The descendants of Aaron should say, "His mercy endures forever." [4] Those who fear the LORD should say, "His mercy endures forever." [5] During times of trouble I called on the LORD. The LORD answered me and set me free from all of them. [6] The LORD is on my side. I am not afraid. What can mortals do to me? [7] The LORD is on my side as my helper. I will see the defeat of those who hate me. [8] It is better to depend on the LORD than to trust mortals. [9] It is better to depend on the LORD than to trust influential people. [10] All the nations surrounded me, but armed with the name of the LORD, I defeated them. [11] They surrounded me. Yes, they surrounded me, but armed with the name of the LORD, I defeated them. [12] They swarmed around me like bees, but they were extinguished like burning thornbushes. So armed with the name of the LORD, I defeated them. [13] They pushed hard to make me fall, but the LORD helped me. [14] The LORD is my strength and my song. He is my savior. [15] The sound of joyful singing and victory is heard in the tents of righteous people. The right hand of the LORD displays strength. [16] The right hand of the LORD is held high. The right hand of the LORD displays strength. [17] I will not die, but I will live and tell what the LORD has done. [18] The LORD disciplined me severely, but he did not allow me to be killed. [19] Open the gates of righteousness for me. I will go through them and give thanks to the LORD. [20] This is the gate of the LORD through which righteous people will enter. [21] I give thanks to you, because you have answered me. You are my savior. [22] The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. [23] The LORD is responsible for this, and it is amazing for us to see. [24] This is the day the LORD has made. Let's rejoice and be glad today! [25] We beg you, O LORD, save us! We beg you, O LORD, give us success! [26] Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD. We bless you from the LORD's house. [27] The LORD is God, and he has given us light. March in a festival procession with branches to the horns of the altar. [28] You are my God, and I give thanks to you. My God, I honor you highly. [29] Give thanks to the LORD because he is good, because his mercy endures forever.