26 Or “rejected.”
27 Heb “the head of the corner.” The metaphor of the stone … the builders discarded describes the way in which God’s deliverance reversed the psalmist’s circumstances. When he was in distress, he was like a stone which was discarded by builders as useless, but now that he has been vindicated by God, all can see that he is of special importance to God, like the cornerstone of the building.
28 Heb “it is amazing in our eyes.” The use of the plural pronoun here and in vv. 24–27 suggests that the psalmist may be speaking for the entire nation. However, it is more likely that vv. 22–27 are the people’s response to the psalmist’s thanksgiving song (see especially v. 26). They rejoice with him because his deliverance on the battlefield (see vv. 10–12) had national repercussions.

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I thank you that you have answered me

and have become my salvation.

The stone that the builders rejected

has become the cornerstone.

This is the Lord’s doing;

it is marvelous in our eyes.

I will give you thanks, for you answered me;

you have become my salvation.

The stone the builders rejected

has become the cornerstone;

the Lord has done this,

and it is marvelous in our eyes.

I will give thanks to you

because you have answered me

and have become my salvation.

The stone that the builders rejected

has become the cornerstone.

This came from the Lord;

it is wondrous in our sight.

I thank you for answering my prayer

and giving me victory!

The stone that the builders rejected

has now become the cornerstone.

This is the Lord’s doing,

and it is wonderful to see.

I will give thanks to you for you have answered me,

and you have become my salvation.

The stone the builders rejected

has become the chief cornerstone.

This is from Yahweh;

it is wonderful in our eyes.

I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me,

And art become my salvation.

The stone which the builders refused

Is become the head stone of the corner.

This is the Lord’s doing;

It is marvellous in our eyes.

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