Psalm 118:1–9

A Prayer of Thanks for Victory

118 * Give thanks to the Lord,

because he is good,

and his love is eternal.

2 Let the people of Israel say,

“His love is eternal.”

3 Let the priests of God say,

“His love is eternal.”

4 Let all who worship him say,

“His love is eternal.”

5 In my distress I called to the Lord;

he answered me and set me free.

6* The Lord is with me, I will not be afraid;

what can anyone do to me?

7 It is the Lord who helps me,

and I will see my enemies defeated.

8 It is better to trust in the Lord

than to depend on human beings.

9 It is better to trust in the Lord

than to depend on human leaders.