Uplifting Psalm 118
The Bible is full of wisdom and uplifting assurance of God’s love for us. Psalm 118 is one of my favorites and here are a few excerpts from my English Standard Bible:
1 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
for his steadfast love endures forever!
5 Out of my distress I called on the Lord;
the Lord answered me and set me free.
6 The Lord is on my side; I will not fear.
What can man do to me?
7 The Lord is on my side as my helper;
I shall look in triumph on those who hate me.
8 It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in man.
9 It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in princes.
22 The stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone.
24 This is the day that the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.
This is the day that the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.
28 You are my God, and I will give thanks to you;
you are my God; I will extol you.
29 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
for his steadfast love endures forever!
