Psalm 118. Confitemini Domino.

1. O GIVE thanks unto the Lord, for he is gracious; *
   because his mercy endureth for ever.
2. Let Israel now confess that he is gracious, *
   and that his mercy endureth for ever.
3. Let the house of Aaron now confess, *
   that his mercy endureth for ever.
4. Yea, let them now that fear the Lord confess, *
   that his mercy endureth for ever.
5. I called upon the Lord in trouble; *
   and the Lord heard me at large.
6. The Lord is on my side; *
   I will not fear what man doeth unto me.
7. The Lord taketh my part with them that help me; *
   therefore shall I see my desire upon mine enemies.
8. It is better to trust in the Lord, *
   than to put any confidence in man.
9. It is better to trust in the Lord, *
   than to put any confidence in princes.
10. All nations compassed me round about; *
    but in the Name of the Lord will I destroy them.
11. They kept me in on every side, they kept me in, I say, on every side; *
    but in the Name of the Lord will I destroy them.
12. They came about me like bees, and are extinct even as the fire among the thorns; *
    for in the Name of the Lord I will destroy them.
13. Thou hast thrust sore at me, that I might fall; *
    but the Lord was my help.
14. The Lord is my strength, and my song; *
    and is become my salvation.
15. The voice of joy and health is in the dwellings of the righteous; *
    the right hand of the Lord bringeth mighty things to pass.
16. The right hand of the Lord hath the pre-eminence; *
    the right hand of the Lord bringeth mighty things to pass.
17. I shall not die, but live, *
    and declare the works of the Lord.
18. The Lord hath chastened and corrected me; *
    but he hath not given me over unto death.
19. Open me the gates of righteousness, *
    that I may go into them, and give thanks unto the Lord.
20. This is the gate of the Lord, *
    the righteous shall enter into it.
21. I will thank thee; for thou hast heard me, *
    and art become my salvation.
22. The same stone which the builders refused, *
    is become the head-stone in the corner.
23. This is the Lord's doing, *
    and it is marvellous in our eyes.
24. This is the day which the Lord hath made; *
    we will rejoice and be glad in it.
25. Help me now, O Lord: *
    O Lord, send us now prosperity.
26. Blessed be he that cometh in the Name of the Lord: *
    we have wished you good luck, we that are of the house of the Lord.
27. God is the Lord, who hath showed us light: *
    bind the sacrifice with cords, yea, even unto the horns of the altar.
28. Thou art my God, and I will thank thee; *
    thou art my God, and I will praise thee.
29. O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is gracious, *
    and his mercy endureth for ever.