Psalms 118:1

Psalms 118:1 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
• New International Version (NIV)Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!
• New King James Version (NKJV)Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.

Context of Psalms 118:1

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; For His mercy is everlasting. 2Let Israel say, “His mercy is everlasting.” 3Oh let the house of Aaron say, “His mercy is everlasting.”

Psalms 118:1 word by word

הוֹד֣וּ לַיהוָ֣ה כִּי־ט֑וֹב כִּ֖י לְעוֹלָ֣ם חַסְדּֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear

• Giveיָדָהyâdâh · to give thanksH3034
• to the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• He is goodטוֹבţôb · pleasantH2896
• For His mercyחֶ֫סֶדchêsêd · kindnessH2617
• is everlastingעוֹלָם‛ôlâm ‛ôlâm · forever: enduringH5769

Cross-references for Psalms 118:1

• Psalms 118:29Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; For His mercy is everlasting.
• Psalms 103:17But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting for those who fear Him, And His justice to the children’s children,
• Psalms 106:1Praise the Lord! Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; For His mercy is everlasting.
• Psalms 107:1Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, For His mercy is everlasting.
• Psalms 136:1Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, For His faithfulness is everlasting.
• 1 Chronicles 16:8Give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name; Make His deeds known among the peoples.
• Jeremiah 33:11the voice of joy and the voice of gladness, the voice of the groom and the voice of the bride, the voice of those who say, “Give thanks to the Lord of armies, For the Lord is good, For His mercy is everlasting,” as they bring a thanksgiving offering into the house of the Lord. For I will restore the fortunes of the land as they were at first,’ says the Lord.

Commentaries on Psalms 118:1

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1O give thanks unto the Lord … - Let others unite with me in giving thanks to the Lord; let them see, from what has occurred in my case, what occasion there is for praise. Every instance of a particular favor shown to anyone is to others an occasion for praise, inasmuch as it is an illustration of the general character of God. On this verse compare the notes at Psalm 106:1. The language is nearly the same.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1It is good to trust in the Lord. (1-18) The coming of Christ in his kingdom. (19-29) Verses 1-18 The account the psalmist here gives of his troubles is very applicable to Christ: many hated him without a cause; nay, the Lord himself chastened him sorely, bruised him, and put him to grief, that by his stripes we might be healed. God is sometimes the strength of his people, when he is not their song; they have spiritual supports, though they want spiritual…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-29The psalmist joyfully thanks the Lord for his goodness and urges others to trust in his loving devotion (Psalm 118:1–4, 29). This poem is the last of the Egyptian Hallel (Psalms 113–118).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-291-4. The trine repetitions are emphatic (compare Psa 118:10-12, 15, 16; 115:12, 13). Let ... say--Oh! that Israel may say. now--as in Psa 115:2; so in Psa 118:3, 4. After "now say" supply "give thanks." that his mercy--or, "for His mercy."Read the comment

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Commentaries on Psalms 118

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings