Psalms 118 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Berean Study Bible
Psalms 118
1Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
2Let Israel now say, That his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
3Let the house of Aaron now say, That his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
4Let them now that fear Jehovah say, That his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
5Out of my distress I called upon Jehovah: Jehovah answered me and set me in a large place.
6Jehovah is on my side; I will not fear: What can man do unto me?
7Jehovah is on my side among them that help me: Therefore shall I seemy desireupon them that hate me.
8It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to put confidence in man.
9It is better to take refuge in Jehovah Than to put confidence in princes.
10All nations compassed me about: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.
11They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.
12They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.
13Thou didst thrust sore at me that I might fall; But Jehovah helped me.
14Jehovah is my strength and song; And he is become my salvation.
15The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous: The right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly.
16The right hand of Jehovah is exalted: The right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly.
17I shall not die, but live, And declare the works of Jehovah.
18Jehovah hath chastened me sore; But he hath not given me over unto death.
19Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will enter into them, I will give thanks unto Jehovah.
20This is the gate of Jehovah; The righteous shall enter into it.
21I will give thanks unto thee; for thou hast answered me, And art become my salvation.
22The stone which the builders rejected Is become the head of the corner.
23This is Jehovah’s doing; It is marvellous in our eyes.
24This is the day which Jehovah hath made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.
25Save now, we beseech thee, O Jehovah: O Jehovah, we beseech thee, send now prosperity.
26Blessed be he that cometh in the name of Jehovah: We have blessed you out of the house of Jehovah.
27Jehovah is God, and he hath given us light: Bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.
28Thou art my God, and I will give thanks unto thee: Thou art my God, I will exalt thee.
29Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
Psalms 118
1Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
2Let Israel say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”
3Let the house of Aaron say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”
4Let those who fear the LORD say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”
5In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free.
6The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
7The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me.
8It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.
9It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.
10All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off.
11They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off.
12They swarmed around me like bees, but they were extinguished like burning thorns; in the name of the LORD I cut them off.
13I was pushed so hard I was falling, but the LORD helped me.
14The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation.
15Shouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!
16The right hand of the LORD is exalted! The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!”
17I will not die, but I will live and proclaim what the LORD has done.
18The LORD disciplined me severely, but He has not given me over to death.
19Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter and give thanks to the LORD.
20This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter through it.
21I will give You thanks, for You have answered me, and You have become my salvation.
22The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
23This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes.
24This is the day that the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
25O LORD, save us, we pray. We beseech You, O LORD, cause us to prosper!
26Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you.
27The LORD is God; He has made His light to shine upon us. Bind the festal sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar.
28You are my God, and I will give You thanks. You are my God, and I will exalt You.
29Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
Understanding American Standard Version vs Berean Study Bible in Psalms 118
American Standard Version (ASV)
A highly literal translation known for accuracy and adherence to the original Hebrew and Greek. Consistent word choices make it excellent for careful study and cross-referencing. A strong pick for readers who want a precise, classic-modern English Bible.
Berean Study Bible (BSB)
A modern translation balancing readability with faithfulness to the original texts. Written in clear, contemporary English for both reading and study. A strong all-around choice for daily use.
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Key Comparison: Psalms 118:16
"The right hand of Jehovah is exalted: The right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly."
"The right hand of the LORD is exalted! The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!”"
