Scripture Context

Psalms 116:18 - Psalms 118:5

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.

3 Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth forever.

4 Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth forever.

5 I called upon the Lord in distress; the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place.