118 Give thanks to the Lord because he is good,
because his mercy endures forever.
² Israel should say,
“His mercy endures forever.”

¹⁵ The sound of joyful singing and victory is heard
in the tents of righteous people.
The right hand of the Lord displays strength.
¹⁶ The right hand of the Lord is held high.
The right hand of the Lord displays strength.
¹⁷ I will not die,
but I will live and tell what the Lord has done.
¹⁸ The Lord disciplined me severely,
but he did not allow me to be killed.

¹⁹ Open the gates of righteousness for me.
I will go through them ⌞and⌟ give thanks to the Lord.
²⁰ This is the gate of the Lord
through which righteous people will enter.

²¹ I give thanks to you,
because you have answered me.
You are my savior.
²² The stone that the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone.
²³ The Lord is responsible for this,
and it is amazing for us to see.
²⁴ This is the day the Lord has made.
Let’s rejoice and be glad today!