Psalm 118:1-29 CEB

[1] Give thanks to the LORD because he is good, because his faithful love lasts forever. [2] Let Israel say it: “God’s faithful love lasts forever!” [3] Let the house of Aaron say it: “God’s faithful love lasts forever!” [4] Let those who honor the LORD say it: “God’s faithful love lasts forever!” [5] In tight circumstances, I cried out to the LORD. The LORD answered me with wide-open spaces. [6] The LORD is for me—I won’t be afraid. What can anyone do to me? [7] The LORD is for me—as my helper. I look in victory on those who hate me. [8] It’s far better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust any human. [9] It’s far better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust any human leader. [10] All the nations surrounded me, but I cut them down in the LORD’s name. [11] Yes, they surrounded me on every single side, but I cut them down in the LORD’s name. [12] They surrounded me like bees, but they were extinguished like burning thorns. I cut them down in the LORD’s name! [13] I was pushed so hard I nearly died, but the LORD helped me. [14] The LORD was my strength and protection; he was my saving help! [15] The sounds of joyful songs and deliverance are heard in the tents of the righteous: “The LORD’s strong hand is victorious! [16] The LORD’s strong hand is ready to strike! The LORD’s strong hand is victorious!” [17] I won’t die—no, I will live and declare what the LORD has done. [18] Yes, the LORD definitely disciplined me, but he didn’t hand me over to death. [19] Open the gates of righteousness for me so I can come in and give thanks to the LORD! [20] This is the LORD’s gate; those who are righteous enter through it. [21] I thank you because you answered me, because you were my saving help. [22] The stone rejected by the builders is now the main foundation stone! [23] This has happened because of the LORD; it is astounding in our sight! [24] This is the day the LORD acted; we will rejoice and celebrate in it! [25] LORD, please save us! LORD, please let us succeed! [26] The one who enters in the LORD’s name is blessed; we bless all of you from the LORD’s house. [27] The LORD is God! He has shined a light on us! So lead the festival offering with ropes all the way to the horns of the altar. [28] You are my God—I will give thanks to you! You are my God—I will lift you up high! [29] Give thanks to the LORD because he is good, because his faithful love lasts forever.