Psalms 118:17
I shall not die, but live, And declare the works of Jehovah.
American Standard Version
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.
18Jehovah 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 thee thanks?
Psalms 40:10I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation; I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great assembly.
Psalms 73:28But it is good for me to draw near unto God: I have made the Lord Jehovah my refuge, That I may tell of all thy works. Psalm 74 Maschil of Asaph.
Psalms 119:13With my lips have I declared All the ordinances of thy mouth.
Isaiah 38:16O Lord, by these things men live; And wholly therein is the life of my spirit: Wherefore recover thou me, and make me to live.
Habakkuk 1:12Art not thou from everlasting, O Jehovah my God, my Holy One? we shall not die. O Jehovah, thou hast ordained him for judgment; and thou, O Rock, hast established 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 →