Psalms 118:17
I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of Jah.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.
In Context
16The right hand of Jehovah is exalted, the right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly.
18Jah hath chastened me sore; but he hath not given me over unto death.
Cross References
Psalms 6:5For in death there is no remembrance of thee; in Sheol who shall give thanks unto thee?
Psalms 40:10I have not hidden thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy loving-kindness and thy truth from the great congregation.
Psalms 73:28But as for me, it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord Jehovah, that I may declare all thy works.
Psalms 119:13With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth.
Isaiah 38:16Lord, by these things [men] live, and in all these things is the life of my spirit; and thou hast recovered me, and made me to live.
Habakkuk 1:12Art thou not from everlasting, Jehovah my God, my Holy One? We shall not die. Jehovah, thou hast ordained him for judgment; and thou, O Rock, hast appointed him for correction.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 118:2-19
Goodness of God Celebrated; Grateful Acknowledgments. 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… Read the whole commentary →