Psalm 118:28

28 You are my God, and I will give thanks to you; you are my God; I will ¹extol you.

Psalm 118:28 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 118:28

Thou [art] my God, and I will praise thee
These are the words of David, asserting his interest in God as his covenant God; and which is the great blessing of the covenant, and the greatest happiness of men, and will always continue; and for which there is abundant reason for praise: it is an instance of distinguishing grace, all evidence or everlasting love, and the foundation of all comfort and happiness here and hereafter;

[thou art] my God, one will exalt thee;
in my heart, and with my lips; and call upon others to join with me in it, as in ( Psalms 118:29 ) . The Targum is,

``thou art my God, and I will confess before thee; thou art my God, and I will praise thee, said David: Samuel replied, and said, Praise, O ye congregation of Israel;''

who are addressed in the next words.

Psalm 118:28 In-Context

26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! We bless you from the house of the Lord.

27 The Lord is God, and he has made his light to shine upon us. Bind the festal sacrifice with cords, up to the horns of the altar!

28 You are my God, and I will give thanks to you; you are my God; I will extol you.

29 Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!

Cross References

• 1. 118:28 See Ps. 99:5