Psalms 118:15

Psalms 118:15 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.
• New International Version (NIV)Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: “The Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!
• English Standard Version (ESV)Glad songs of salvation are in the tents of the righteous: "The right hand of the Lord does valiantly,
• New King James Version (NKJV)The voice of rejoicing and salvation Is in the tents of the righteous; The right hand of the Lord does valiantly.

Context of Psalms 118:15

13My enemies did their best to kill me, but the Lord rescued me. 14The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory. Songs of joy and victory are sung in the camp of the godly. The strong right arm of the Lord has done glorious things! 16The strong right arm of the Lord is raised in triumph. The strong right arm of the Lord has done glorious things! 17I will not die; instead, I will live to tell what the Lord has done.

Psalms 118:15 word by word

ק֤וֹל׀ רִנָּ֬ה וִֽישׁוּעָ֗ה בְּאָהֳלֵ֥י צַדִּיקִ֑ים יְמִ֥ין יְ֝הוָה עֹ֣שָׂה חָֽיִל׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The voiceקוֹלqôl qôl · voiceH6963
• of rejoicingרִנָּהrinnâh · cryH7440
• and salvationיְשׁוּעָהyeshû‛âh · salvationH3444
• in the tabernaclesאֹ֫הֶל'ôhel · tentH168
• of the righteousצַדִּיקtsaddîyq · righteousH6662
• the right handיָמִיןyâmîyn · rightH3225
• of the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• doethעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to make: doH6213
• valiantlyחַ֫יִלchayil · strengthH2428

Cross-references for Psalms 118:15

• Psalms 30:11You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy,
• Psalms 32:11So rejoice in the Lord and be glad, all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure!
• Psalms 33:1Let the godly sing for joy to the Lord; it is fitting for the pure to praise him.
• Psalms 119:54Your decrees have been the theme of my songs wherever I have lived.
• Deuteronomy 12:12“You must celebrate there in the presence of the Lord your God with your sons and daughters and all your servants. And remember to include the Levites who live in your towns, for they will receive no allotment of land among you.
• Isaiah 51:11Those who have been ransomed by the Lord will return. They will enter Jerusalem singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Sorrow and mourning will disappear, and they will be filled with joy and gladness.
• Isaiah 65:13Therefore, this is what the Sovereign Lord says: “My servants will eat, but you will starve. My servants will drink, but you will be thirsty. My servants will rejoice, but you will be sad and ashamed.
• Acts 2:46They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity—
• Acts 16:34He brought them into his house and set a meal before them, and he and his entire household rejoiced because they all believed in God.
• Revelation 18:20Rejoice over her fate, O heaven and people of God and apostles and prophets! For at last God has judged her for your sakes.
• Revelation 19:1After this, I heard what sounded like a vast crowd in heaven shouting, “Praise the Lord! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God.
• Psalms 44:3They did not conquer the land with their swords; it was not their own strong arm that gave them victory. It was your right hand and strong arm and the blinding light from your face that helped them, for you loved them.
• Psalms 45:4In your majesty, ride out to victory, defending truth, humility, and justice. Go forth to perform awe-inspiring deeds!
• Psalms 60:12With God’s help we will do mighty things, for he will trample down our foes.
• Psalms 89:13Powerful is your arm! Strong is your hand! Your right hand is lifted high in glorious strength.
• Psalms 98:1Sing a new song to the Lord, for he has done wonderful deeds. His right hand has won a mighty victory; his holy arm has shown his saving power!

Commentaries on Psalms 118:15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 15The voice of rejoicing - Formerly there was nothing but wailings; but now there is universal joy because of the salvation - the deliverance, which God has wrought for us.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15The voice of rejoicing and salvation - Rejoicing for salvation; song, praise, thanksgiving. Luther renders this beautifully; “They sing with joy for victory in the houses of the righteous.” Is in the tabernacles of the righteous - The tents of the righteous; their dwellings. That is, (a) it is a fact that the voice of joy and rejoicing is there; (b) it is appropriate that it should be so, or that a righteous family should be happy - the dwelling-place of…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 14-18The psalmist celebrates the victory of the Lord’s strong right hand, which kept him from death.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 13-1613-16. The enemy is triumphantly addressed as if present.Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 118:15

• Praise

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• Hallel
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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