Psalms 118:17
I shall not die, but live, And declare the deeds of the LORD.
Noyes Bible
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 sorely chastened me, But he hath not given me over to death.
Cross References
Psalms 6:5For in death no praise is given to thee; In the underworld who can give thee thanks?
Psalms 40:10I hide not thy justice in my heart; I declare thy faithfulness and thy salvation; I conceal not thy mercy and truth from the great assembly.
Psalms 73:28But it is good for me to draw near to God; I put my trust in the Lord Jehovah, That I may declare all thy works.
Psalms 119:13With my lips do I declare All the precepts of thy mouth.
Isaiah 38:16Lord, it is thus that men live; From thee alone cometh the life of my spirit; Thou hast restored me, and caused me to live.
Habakkuk 1:12Art thou not from everlasting, O Jehovah, my God, my Holy One? We shall not die! Thou, O Jehovah, hast appointed them for judgment; Thou, O Rock, hast ordained them for chastisement.
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 →