Psalms 118:1 - Forerunner Commentary

Psalms 118:1

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Praise to God for His Everlasting Mercy

1 Oh, ^agive thanks to the Lord, for He is good!
^bFor His mercy endures forever.

2 ^aLet Israel now say,
“His mercy endures forever.”

3 Let the house of Aaron now say,
“His mercy endures forever.”

4 Let those who fear the Lord now say,
“His mercy endures forever.”

5 ^aI called on the Lord in distress;
The Lord answered me and ^bset me in a broad place.

6 ^aThe Lord is on my side;
I will not fear.
What can man do to me?

7 ^aThe Lord is for me among those who help me;
Therefore ^bI shall see my desire on those who hate me.

Verse Comparison: Psalms 118:1

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American Standard Version
Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness `endureth' for ever.

Amplified® Bible
O GIVE thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy {and} loving-kindness endure forever!

Contemporary English Version
Tell the LORD how thankful you are, because he is kind and always merciful.

Darby English Version
Give ye thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever.

Good News Bible
Give thanks to the LORD, because he is good, and his love is eternal.

King James Version
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.

New American Standard Bible
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting.

New International Version
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good;
his love endures forever.

New King James Version
Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good!
For His mercy endures forever.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Give thanks to the LORD, for He does good things; For His lovingkindness extends into eternity.

Revised Standard Version
O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his steadfast love endures for ever!

Young's Literal Translation
Give ye thanks to Jehovah, For good, for to the age `is' His kindness.

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