Psalms 118:1

1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.

Psalms 118:1 in Other Translations

1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.

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

1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.

1 Thank God because he's good, because his love never quits.

1 Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His faithful love endures forever.

Psalms 118:1 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 118:1

O give thanks unto the Lord
For all his mercies, temporal and spiritual; as all should, who are partakers of them: this should be done always, and for all things, in the name of Christ; it is but reasonable service;

for [he is] good;
in himself, and to others: is essentially and diffusively good; the fountain of all goodness, and the author of all good things;

because his mercy [endureth] for ever;
in his own heart, and in his covenant; his grace and lovingkindness displayed in Christ; the blessings and promises of it, which are the sure mercies of David: these always remain, notwithstanding the unworthiness of his people; and though he hides his face sometimes from them, and chastises them; see ( Psalms 106:1 ) ( 107:1 ) ; the goodness and mercy of God were seen in setting David on the throne; and abundantly more in giving Christ to be the Saviour of his people; for both which thanks should be given, and the kindness acknowledged, by the persons mentioned in the following verses.

Psalms 118:1 In-Context

1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.

2 Let Israel say: “His love endures forever.”

3 Let the house of Aaron say: “His love endures forever.”

4 Let those who fear the LORD say: “His love endures forever.”

5 When hard pressed, I cried to the LORD; he brought me into a spacious place.

Cross References

• 1. S 1 Chronicles 16:8
• 2. S 2 Chronicles 5:13; S 2 Chronicles 7:3
• 3. S Ezra 3:11; Psalms 106:1; Psalms 136:1