Psalms 118:18
Unveil thou mine eyes, and I shall perceive wondrous things out of thy law.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.
In Context
17Render a recompence to thy servant: so shall I live, and keep thy words.
19I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me.
Cross References
2 Samuel 13:1And it happened after this that Abessalom the son of David had a very beautiful sister, and her name was Themar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.
Job 5:17But blessed is the man whom the Lord has reproved; and reject not thou the chastening of the Almighty.
Job 33:16then opens he the understanding of men: he scares them with such fearful visions:
Jonah 2:6Water was poured around me to the soul: the + 2:6 Gr. last.lowest deep compassed me, my head went down
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 →