1 O GIVE thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
2 Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
3 Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
4 Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
5 I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place.
6 The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
7 The Lord taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
8 It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.
9 It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.
10 All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord will I destroy them.
11 They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
12 They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
13 Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the Lord helped me.
14 The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.
15 The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.
16 The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.
17 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.
18 The Lord hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.
19 Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord:
20 This gate of the Lord, into which the righteous shall enter.
21 I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.
22 The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.
23 This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.
24 This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
25 Save now, I beseech thee, O Lord: O Lord, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.
26 Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord: we have blessed you out of the house of the Lord.
27 God is the Lord, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.
28 Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.

1O giue thankes vnto the Lord, for hee is good: because his mercie endureth for euer.

2Let Israel now say: that his mercy endureth for euer.

3Let the house of Aaron now say: that his mercy endureth for euer.

4Let them now that feare the Lord, say: that his mercy endureth for euer.

5I called vpon the Lord in distresse: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place.

6The Lord is on my side, I will not feare: What can man doe vnto mee?

7The Lord taketh my part with them that helpe me: therfore shall I see my desire vpon them that hate me.

8It is better to trust in the Lord: then to put confidence in man.

9It is better to trust in the Lord: then to put confidence in Princes.

10All nations compassed me about: but in the Name of the Lord, will I destroy them.

11They compassed mee about, yea they compassed mee about: but in the Name of the Lord, I will destroy them.

12They compassed mee about like Bees, they are quenched as the fire of thornes: for in the Name of the Lord I wil destroy them.

13Thou hast thrust sore at mee that I might fall: but the Lord helped mee.

14The Lord is my strength and song: and is become my saluation.

15The voice of reioycing and saluation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the Right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.

16The Right hand of the Lord is exalted: the Right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.

17I shall not die, but liue: and declare the workes of the Lord.

18The Lord hath chastened me sore: but he hath not giuen me ouer vnto death.

19Open to mee the gates of righteousnesse: I will goe into them, and I will praise the Lord:

20This gate of the Lord: into which the righteous shall enter.

21I will praise thee, for thou hast heard mee: and art become my saluation.

22The stone which the builders refused: is become the head stone of the corner.

23This is the Lords doing: it is marueilous in our eyes.

24This is the day which the Lord hath made: we will reioyce, and be glad in it.

25Saue now, I beseech thee, O Lord: O Lord, I beseech thee, send now prosperitie.

26Blessed be he that commeth in the Name of the Lord: wee haue blessed you out of the house of the Lord.

27God is the Lord, which hath shewed vs light, bind the sacrifice with cords: euen vnto the horns of the Altar.

28Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.

29O giue thanks vnto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for euer.

I == 1st Chr 16:8 , 34 ; Ps 106:1 ; 107:1 ; 136:1

V == Ps 18:19 ; 120:1

VI == Ps 27:1 ; 56:4 , 11 ; 146:5 ; Isa 51:12 ; Heb 13:6

XII == Deut 1:44 ; Eccl 7:6 ; Nah 1:10

XIV == Ex 15:2 : Isa 12:2

XVI == Ex 15:6

XVII == Ps 6:5 ; 73:28 ; Hab 1:12

XVIII == 2nd Cor 6:9

XIX == Isa 26:2

XX == Ps 24:7 ; Isa 35:8 ; Rev 21:27 ; 22:14-15

XXI == Ps 116:1 ; 118:14

XXII == Matt 21:42 ; Mark 12:10 ; Luke 20:17 ; Acts 4:11 ; Eph 2:20 ; 1st Peter 2:4 , 7

XXVI == Zech 4:7 ; Matt 21:9 ; 23:39 ; Mark 11:9 ; Luke 19:38

XXVII == Esth 8:16 ; 1st Peter 2:9

XXVIII == Ex 15:2 ; Isa 25:1

XXIX == Ps 118:1

1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, his mercy endures forever.

2 Let Israel say: his mercy endures forever.

3 Let the house of Aaron say, his mercy endures forever.

4 Let those who fear the LORD say, his mercy endures forever.

5 In danger I called on the LORD; the LORD answered me and set me free.

6 The LORD is with me; I am not afraid; what can mortals do against me?

7 The LORD is with me as my helper; I shall look in triumph on my foes.

8 Better to take refuge in the LORD than to put one’s trust in mortals.

9 Better to take refuge in the LORD than to put one’s trust in princes.

10 All the nations surrounded me; in the LORD’s name I cut them off.

11 They surrounded me on every side; in the LORD’s name I cut them off.

12 They surrounded me like bees; they burned up like fire among thorns; in the LORD’s name I cut them off.

13 I was hard pressed and falling,but the LORD came to my help.

14 The LORD, my strength and might, has become my savior.

15 The joyful shout of deliverance is heard in the tents of the righteous: “The LORD’s right hand works valiantly;

16 the LORD’s right hand is raised; the LORD’s right hand works valiantly.”

17 I shall not die but live and declare the deeds of the LORD.

18 The LORD chastised me harshly, but did not hand me over to death.

19 Open the gates of righteousness; I will enter and thank the LORD.

20 This is the LORD’s own gate, through it the righteous enter.

21 I thank you for you answered me; you have been my savior.

22 The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.

23 By the LORD has this been done; it is wonderful in our eyes.

24 This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice in it and be glad.

25 LORD, grant salvation! LORD, grant good fortune!

26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. We bless you from the house of the LORD.

27 The LORD is God and has enlightened us.Join in procession with leafy branches up to the horns of the altar.

28 You are my God, I give you thanks; my God, I offer you praise.

29 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, his mercy endures forever

V 1-4 This Messianic Psalm, the last of the Hallel, extol the Lord’s mercy.

V 5-21 The Psalmist summarizes how the Lord delivered him when he was surrounded by enemies, and had confidence he would go to the sanctuary to praise the Lord. Verse 8 is the middle verse of the Bible, placing confidence in God, not man.

22-24 Christ is the stone which the Jews rejected, but He will be the cap stone, like on a pyramid, over all nations. Verse 24 is not limited to the Sabbath, but rejoice in each day no matter if it seems to be going  good or bad.

V 25-29. Originally this spoke of the king or people coming to the temple in the name of the Lord, but the people of Jesus’ day knew it spoke of Him, and sang this at the time of His triumphal entry, Matt. 21:9 and others. “Cords” carries the thought of wreaths or boughs, and may have influenced the people at the triumphal entry. Verse 27 furthermore is proof that the horns of the altar were used to hold the animal at time of sacrifice, but the love of Christ constrains us, 2 Cor. 5:14. This psalm begins and ends with the same words of praise, possibly answered by the congregation in unison.