Psalms 118:7
“The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.”
Psalms 118:7 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- The Lord is my helper: and I will look over my enemies.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Jehovah is on my side among them that help me: Therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
- DARBYDarby
- Jehovah is for me among them that help me; and I shall see my desire upon them that hate me.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Yahweh is on my side among those who help me. Therefore I will look in triumph at those who hate me.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Jehovah is for me among my helpers, And I ; I look on those hating me.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The Lord takes my part with those who help me; I will see my desire upon those who oppose me.
Context: Psalms 118
5I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.
6The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
7The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
8It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
9It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.
About Psalms 118: Give Thanks to the Lord
Psalm 118 is a psalm of thanksgiving and praise to God for his goodness and mercy. The psalmist exhorts the people to give thanks to the Lord, who is their salvation and their help in times of trouble. The psalm also contains a prophetic declaration of the Messiah, who will be rejected by the builders but will become the cornerstone.
Commentary
Psalm 118 is a beautiful psalm that highlights the importance of thanking God for his goodness and mercy. The psalmist begins by declaring his love for the Lord, who has answered his prayers and delivered him from his enemies. He then calls on the people to join him in giving thanks to God, who is their salvation and their help in times of trouble.The psalmist also speaks of the Messiah, who will be rejected by the builders but will become the cornerstone. This is a prophetic reference to Jesus Christ, who was rejected by the religious authorities of his day but who became the cornerstone of the Christian faith. Christ is the foundation upon which our faith is built, and without him, we would have no hope.Psalm 118 reminds us of the importance of thanksgiving and praise in our relationship with God. We must never forget to thank him for his goodness and mercy, and we must always remember that our salvation and our hope are in him. Let us join with the psalmist in giving thanks to the Lord for his steadfast love endures forever.