Psalms 118:17
I shall not die, but I shall live, and relate the works of the Lord.
Leeser Tanakh
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 doth valiantly.
18Severely hath the Lord chastised me; but unto death hath he not given me up.
Cross References
Psalms 6:5(6:6) For in death men do not remember thee: in the nether world, who shall give thee thanks?
Psalms 40:10(40:11) Thy righteousness have I never hidden within my heart; thy faithfulness and thy salvation have I spoken of openly: I have not concealed thy kindness and thy truth before the great assembly.
Psalms 73:28But as regardeth me, to draw near to God is good for me: I have put in the Lord Eternal my trust, that I may relate all thy works.
Psalms 119:13With my lips have I related all the ordinances of thy mouth.
Isaiah 38:16O Lord, by these [things men] will live, and in all these [things] is the life of my spirit: so wilt thou give me health, and cause me to live.
Habakkuk 1:12Art thou not from everlasting, O Lord my God, my Holy One? we shall not die. O Lord, thou hast ordained them for judgment; and, O Protector, thou hast appointed them to correct [nations].
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 →