Psalms 118:17
I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.
In Context
16The right hand of the LORD is exalted; the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
18The LORD hath chastened me sore; but He hath not given me over unto death.
Cross References
Psalms 6:5(6-6) For in death there is no remembrance of Thee; in the nether-world who will give Thee thanks?
Psalms 40:10(40-11) I have not hid Thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared Thy faithfulness and Thy salvation; I have not concealed Thy mercy and Thy truth from the great congregation.
Psalms 73:28But as for me, the nearness of God is my good; I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may tell of all Thy works.
Psalms 119:13With my lips have I told all the ordinances of Thy mouth.
Isaiah 38:16O Lord, by these things men live, and altogether therein is the life of my spirit; wherefore recover Thou me, and make me to live.
Habakkuk 1:12Art not Thou from everlasting, O LORD my God, my Holy One? We shall not die. O LORD, Thou hast ordained them for judgment, and Thou, O Rock, hast established them 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 →