Psalms 118:18
Though the Lord has chastened me sore, he has not given me over to death. (The Procession arrives at the Temple)
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.
In Context
17I shall not die: nay, I shall live, to declare the works of the Lord.
19“Open to me the gates of victory. I would enter therein and give thanks to the Lord.” (The Welcome)
Cross References
Psalms 94:12Happy are those whom you chasten, and teach out of your law,
Jonah 2:6I went down to the roots of the mountains; the prison of the earth closed over me forever. Yet you brought up my life from destruction, O Lord my God.
2 Corinthians 1:9Indeed, we had the presentiment that we must die, so that we might rely, not on ourselves, but on God who raises the dead.
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 →