Psalms 118:23

23 This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes. ^[a]

Psalms 118:23 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 118:23

This is the Lord's doing
This stone is from the Lord, ( Genesis 49:24 ) ; it is of his choosing, appointing, and laying: the rejection of it by the builders is through his permission and will; they did no other things than what his hand and counsel determined should be done, ( Acts 2:23 ) ( Acts 4:27 Acts 4:28 ) ; and the exaltation of it, or the making it the head of the corner, was of him; he highly exalted him at his right hand, above every name, creature, and thing;

it [is] marvellous in our eyes;
the stone itself is wonderful to look at, for its beauty, strength, and usefulness; the wisdom, love, care, and power of God, in laying it, are astonishing; the distinguishing grace of God in selecting some stones out of the common quarry, making them lively stones, and building them on this foundation stone, is exceeding marvellous: and so are both the rejection and exaltation of it; that so precious a stone should be refused, and, when treated with so much neglect and contempt, should be exalted. The Targum is,

``from the Lord was this, said the builders; this is marvellous in our sight, said the sons of Jesse.''

Psalms 118:23 In-Context

21 I will give You thanks, for You have answered me, and You have become my salvation.

22 The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.

23 This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

24 This is the day that the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

25 O LORD, save us, we pray. We beseech You, O LORD, cause us to prosper!

Footnotes

• [a]. Cited in Matthew 21:42 and Mark 12:11