Psalm 118
The joyful shout of deliverance
is heard in the tents of the victors:
"The LORD'S right hand strikes with power;
the LORD'S right hand is raised;
the LORD'S right hand strikes with power."
I shall not die but live
and declare the deeds of the LORD.
The LORD chastised me harshly,
but did not hand me over to death.
Open the gates of victory;
I will enter and thank the LORD.
This is the LORD'S own gate,
where the victors enter.
I thank you for you answered me;
you have been my savior.
The stone the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone.
By the LORD has this been done;
it is wonderful in our eyes.
This is the day the LORD has made;
let us rejoice in it and be glad.
LORD, grant salvation!
LORD, grant good fortune!
Blessed is he
who comes in the name of the LORD.
We bless you from the LORD'S house.
The LORD is God and has given us light.
Join in procession with leafy branches
up to the horns of the altar.
You are my God, I give you thanks;
my God, I offer you praise.
Give thanks to the LORD, who is good,
whose love endures forever.
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