Psalms 118:19-29

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!

25 We beg you, O LORD, save us! We beg you, O LORD, give us success!

26 Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD. We bless you from the LORD's house.

27 The LORD is God, and he has given us light. March in a festival procession with branches to the horns of the altar.

28 You are my God, and I give thanks to you. My God, I honor you highly.

29 Give thanks to the LORD because he is good, because his mercy endures forever.

Psalms 118:19-29 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 118

Kimchi says their Rabbins are divided about this psalm. Some understand it of David; others of the Messiah: but, with us Christians, there ought to be no doubt of its belonging to the Messiah; since our Lord has quoted a passage out of it, and applied it to himself, Ps 118:22,23; see Mt 21:42; and so has the Apostle Peter, Ac 4:11. Nor did the Jews of those times object thereunto, which doubtless they would have done, had the psalm respected any other but the Messiah; yea, the common people that attended Christ when he entered into Jerusalem, and the children in the temple, took their "hosanna" from hence, Ps 118:26; see Mt 21:9,15. It is generally thought to be written by David, after he was established in the kingdom, and had brought the ark of the Lord into the city. It concludes the great "Hallel", or hymn sung at the Jewish festivals; particularly at the feasts of tabernacle and the passover.