Psalms 118:1-8

1Give thanks to the Lord because he is good, because his mercy endures forever.

2Israel should say, “His mercy endures forever.”

3The descendants of Aaron should say, “His mercy endures forever.”

4Those who fear the Lord should say, “His mercy endures forever.”

5During times of trouble I called on the Lord. The Lord answered me ⌞and⌟ set me free ⌞from all of them⌟.

6The Lord is on my side. I am not afraid. What can mortals do to me?

7The Lord is on my side as my helper. I will see ⌞the defeat of⌟ those who hate me.

8It is better to depend on the Lord than to trust mortals.