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you have become my salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/118.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I thank you for answering my prayer and giving me victory!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/118.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I thank you that you have answered me and have become my salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/118.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will give You thanks, for You have answered me, and You have become my salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/118.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/118.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I will praise You, For You have answered me, And have become my salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/118.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will give thanks to You, for You have answered me, And You have become my salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/118.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I shall give thanks to You, for You have answered me, And You have become my salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/118.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I shall give thanks to Thee, for Thou hast answered me; And Thou hast become my salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/118.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I shall give thanks to You, for You have answered me, And You have become my salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/118.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I will give thanks to You, for You have heard <i>and</i> answered me; And You have become my salvation [my Rescuer, my Savior].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/118.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will give thanks to you because you have answered me and have become my salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/118.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will give thanks to You because You have answered me and have become my salvation. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/118.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I will give thanks unto thee; for thou hast answered me, And art become my salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/118.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I praise the LORD for answering my prayers and saving me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/118.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I will give thanks unto thee, for thou hast answered me, and art become my salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/118.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I give thanks to you, because you have answered me. You are my savior.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/118.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I praise you, LORD, because you heard me, because you have given me victory. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/118.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I will praise you because you have answered me and have become my deliverer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/118.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will give You thanks, for You have answered me, and You have become my salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/118.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I will give you thanks, for you answered me, and have become my deliverer. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/118.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I will give thanks to you, for you have answered me, and have become my salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/118.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/118.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I will give thanks to you, for you have answered me, and have become my salvation. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/118.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I thank You, for You have answered me, "" And are to me for salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/118.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> I thank Thee, for Thou hast answered me, And art to me for salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/118.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />I will praise thee, for thou didst answer me, and thou wilt be to me for salvation.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/118.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I will give glory to thee because thou hast heard me: and art become my salvation. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/118.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 117:21>I will confess to you because you have heard me. And you have become my salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/118.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I thank you for you answered me; you have been my savior. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/118.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I thank you that you have answered me and have become my salvation.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/118.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I will give thanks to thee; for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/118.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I shall praise you, for you answered me, and you have been my Savior!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/118.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I will give thanks unto Thee, for Thou hast answered me, And art become my salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/118.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />I will give thanks to thee; because thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/118-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=14897" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/118.htm">Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter through it. <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3034.htm" title="3034: ’ō·wḏ·ḵā (V-Hifil-Imperf.h-1cs:: 2ms) -- To throw, cast. ">I will give You thanks,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/6030.htm" title="6030: ‘ă·nî·ṯā·nî (V-Qal-Perf-2ms:: 1cs) -- To answer, respond.">You have answered me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wat·tə·hî- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">and You have become</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">my</a> <a href="/hebrew/3444.htm" title="3444: lî·šū·‘āh (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- Salvation. Feminine passive participle of yasha'; something saved, i.e. deliverance; hence, aid, victory, prosperity.">salvation.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-1.htm">Isaiah 12:1</a></span><br />In that day you will say: “O LORD, I will praise You. Although You were angry with me, Your anger has turned away, and You have comforted me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jonah/2-9.htm">Jonah 2:9</a></span><br />But I, with the voice of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to You. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation is from the LORD!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/116-17.htm">Psalm 116:17</a></span><br />I will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-46.htm">Psalm 18:46-49</a></span><br />The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may the God of my salvation be exalted— / the God who avenges me and subdues nations beneath me, / who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/30-12.htm">Psalm 30:12</a></span><br />that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/138-1.htm">Psalm 138:1-2</a></span><br />Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises. / I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness; You have exalted Your name and Your word above all else.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/145-10.htm">Psalm 145:10</a></span><br />All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/9-1.htm">Psalm 9:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders. / I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-12.htm">Psalm 86:12-13</a></span><br />I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever. / For great is Your loving devotion to me; You have delivered me from the depths of Sheol.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-1.htm">Psalm 103:1-4</a></span><br />Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. / Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds— / He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-9.htm">Romans 15:9</a></span><br />so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a></span><br />But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-14.htm">2 Corinthians 2:14</a></span><br />But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-20.htm">Ephesians 5:20</a></span><br />always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-17.htm">Colossians 3:17</a></span><br />And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I will praise you: for you have heard me, and are become my salvation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-23.htm">Psalm 22:23,24</a></b></br> Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/69-33.htm">Psalm 69:33,34</a></b></br> For the LORD heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/116-1.htm">Psalm 116:1</a></b></br> I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice <i>and</i> my supplications.</p><p class="hdg">and art</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/118-14.htm">Psalm 118:14</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> my strength and song, and is become my salvation.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/15-2.htm">Exodus 15:2</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he <i>is</i> my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/12-2.htm">Isaiah 12:2</a></b></br> Behold, God <i>is</i> my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH <i>is</i> my strength and <i>my</i> song; he also is become my salvation.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/116-1.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/psalms/118-19.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/118-15.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/118-19.htm">Thank</a> <a href="/psalms/118-19.htm">Thanks</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/120-1.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/psalms/118-28.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/psalms/118-25.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/isaiah/12-1.htm">Thank</a> <a href="/psalms/118-28.htm">Thanks</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 118</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/118-1.htm">An exhortation to praise God for his mercy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/118-5.htm">The psalmist by his experience shows how good it is to trust in God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/118-19.htm">Under the type of the psalmist the coming of Christ in his kingdom is expressed</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Thanksgiving is a central aspect of worship in the Hebrew tradition, as seen in <a href="/leviticus/7-12.htm">Leviticus 7:12-15</a>, where thank offerings are described. The act of giving thanks is not only a response to God's actions but also a recognition of His sovereignty and goodness. In the context of ancient Israel, thanksgiving was often expressed through sacrifices and public declarations, emphasizing communal and individual acknowledgment of God's provision and deliverance.<p><b>for You have answered me</b><br>This phrase indicates a direct and personal interaction with God, suggesting a relationship where God listens and responds to the prayers of His people. The idea of God answering prayer is a recurring theme in the Psalms (e.g., <a href="/psalms/34-4.htm">Psalm 34:4</a>, <a href="/psalms/40.htm">Psalm 40:1</a>). It underscores the belief in a living God who is actively involved in the lives of His followers. Historically, this reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God promises to hear and respond to His people's cries (<a href="/exodus/2-23.htm">Exodus 2:23-25</a>).<p><b>and You have become my salvation</b><br>This phrase highlights the transformative role of God as a deliverer. The term "salvation" in the Old Testament often refers to deliverance from physical danger or enemies, as seen in the Exodus narrative (<a href="/exodus/14-13.htm">Exodus 14:13</a>). However, it also carries a spiritual dimension, pointing to ultimate deliverance from sin and death. This dual aspect of salvation is fulfilled in the New Testament through Jesus Christ, who is seen as the ultimate Savior (<a href="/luke/2-30.htm">Luke 2:30-32</a>). The phrase can be seen as prophetic, foreshadowing the coming of Christ, who embodies God's salvation for humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to King David, the psalmist is expressing gratitude and recognition of God's deliverance and salvation.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, God is acknowledged as the source of salvation and the one who answers prayers.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the broader context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/118.htm">Psalm 118</a> is a communal song of thanksgiving, often associated with Israel's deliverance from enemies.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>Psalm 118 is part of the Hallel, sung during major Jewish festivals, often in the context of temple worship.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/salvation.htm">Salvation</a></b><br>The event of deliverance or rescue, both in a physical and spiritual sense, is a key theme in this verse.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_for_answered_prayers.htm">Gratitude for Answered Prayers</a></b><br>Recognize and give thanks to God for His faithfulness in responding to our prayers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/acknowledging_god_as_savior.htm">Acknowledging God as Savior</a></b><br>Understand that true salvation, both temporal and eternal, comes from God alone.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_testimony.htm">The Importance of Testimony</a></b><br>Share personal experiences of God's deliverance to encourage others in their faith journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a></b><br>Be patient and trust that God answers prayers in His perfect timing and according to His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_as_a_response.htm">Worship as a Response</a></b><br>Use worship as a means to express gratitude and acknowledge God's role as our Savior.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_118.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 118</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_hebrews_13_5.htm">What does 'This is the day the Lord made' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_stations_of_the_cross.htm">What are the Stations of the Cross?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_psalm_118_26_a_later_addition.htm">(Psalm 118:26) Can 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord' be reconciled with other Old Testament texts or is it a later theological addition?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_we_confirm_psalm_118's_origin.htm">(Psalm 118) In light of archaeological and textual studies, can we confirm its authorship or era of composition, or does uncertainty undermine its reliability?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/118.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I will praise thee; for thou hast heard me.</span> The chant of the procession as it enters - a prolongation of the strain begun in ver. 19. And art become my salvation (comp. ver. 14). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/118-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I will give You thanks,</span><br /><span class="heb">א֭וֹדְךָ</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·wḏ·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3034.htm">Strong's 3034: </a> </span><span class="str2">To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">You have answered me,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲנִיתָ֑נִי</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·nî·ṯā·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6030.htm">Strong's 6030: </a> </span><span class="str2">To answer, respond</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and You have become</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתְּהִי־</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tə·hî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my</span><br /><span class="heb">לִ֝֗י</span> <span class="translit">(lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">salvation.</span><br /><span class="heb">לִֽישׁוּעָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(lî·šū·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3444.htm">Strong's 3444: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/118-21.htm">Psalm 118:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/118-21.htm">Psalm 118:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/118-21.htm">Psalm 118:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/118-21.htm">Psalm 118:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/118-21.htm">Psalm 118:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/118-21.htm">Psalm 118:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/118-21.htm">Psalm 118:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/118-21.htm">Psalm 118:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/118-21.htm">Psalm 118:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/118-21.htm">Psalm 118:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/118-21.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 118:21 I will give thanks to you (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/118-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 118:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 118:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/118-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 118:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 118:22" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>