Psalm 118:1-14
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Give thanks to the LORD because he is good, because his faithful love lasts forever. 2
Let Israel say it: “God’s faithful love lasts forever!” 3
Let the house of Aaron say it: “God’s faithful love lasts forever!” 4
Let those who honor the LORD say it: “God’s faithful love lasts forever!” 5
In tight circumstances, I cried out to the LORD. The LORD answered me with wide-open spaces. 6
The LORD is for me—I won’t be afraid. What can anyone do to me? 7
The LORD is for me—as my helper. I look in victory on those who hate me. 8
It’s far better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust any human. 9
It’s far better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust any human leader. 10
All the nations surrounded me, but I cut them down in the LORD’s name. 11
Yes, they surrounded me on every single side, but I cut them down in the LORD’s name. 12
They surrounded me like bees, but they were extinguished like burning thorns. I cut them down in the LORD’s name! 13
I was pushed so hard I nearly died, but the LORD helped me. 14
The LORD was my strength and protection; he was my saving help!