Psalms 118:22
The stone which the builders put on one side has become the chief stone of the building.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.
In Context
21I will give you praise, for you have given me an answer, and have become my salvation.
23This is the Lord's doing; it is a wonder in our eyes.
Cross References
Zechariah 4:7Who are you, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel you will become level: and he will let all see the headstone, with cries of Grace, grace, to it.
Mark 12:10Have you not seen this which is in the Writings: The stone which the builders put on one side, the same was made the chief stone of the building:
Acts 4:11He is the stone which you builders had no use for, but which has been made the chief stone of the building.
1 Peter 2:4To whom you come, as to a living stone, not honoured by men, but of great and special value to God;
Matthew Henry on Psalms 118:20-29
David Triumphs in God; The Humiliation and Exaltation of the Messiah. 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… Read the whole commentary →