Psalms 118:2

What does Psalms 118:2 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 118:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Let Israel now say, That his lovingkindness endureth for ever.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Let Israel now say, That his lovingkindness endureth for ever.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Let Israel now say, that his mercy is unchanging for ever.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

I pray you, let Israel say, That, to the age <FI>is<Fi> His kindness.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Blessed are they that search his testimonies: that seek him with their whole heart.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Oh let Israel say, that his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever.

Context

v.1Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.

v.2This passage

v.3Let the house of Aaron now say, That his lovingkindness endureth for ever.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 135:19

    O house of Israel, bless ye Jehovah: O house of Aaron, bless ye Jehovah:

  • 1 Peter 2:9

    But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

  • Psalms 115:9

    O Israel, trust thou in Jehovah: He is their help and their shield.

  • Psalms 145:10

    All thy works shall give thanks unto thee, O Jehovah; And thy saints shall bless thee.

  • Psalms 147:19

    He showeth his word unto Jacob, His statutes and his ordinances unto Israel.

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