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Scripture Context
Psalms 116:15 - Psalms 118:2
15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
16 O Lord, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid; thou hast loosed my bonds.
17 I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the Lord.
18 I will pay my vows unto the Lord now in the presence of all his people,
19 In the courts of the Lord's house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord.
Psalms 117
Intro: An exhortation to praise God.
1 Oh praise the Lord, all ye nations; praise him all ye people.
2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us; and the truth of the Lord endureth forever. Praise ye the Lord.
Psalms 118
Intro: The psalmist showeth how good it is to trust in God -- The coming of Christ.
1 Oh give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; because his mercy endureth forever.
2 Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth forever.