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href="/bsb/psalms/118.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/118.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Let those who fear the LORD say: &#8220His love endures forever.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/118.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Let all who fear the LORD repeat: “His faithful love endures forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/118.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Let those who fear the LORD say, “His steadfast love endures forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/118.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let those who fear the LORD say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/118.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/118.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Let those who fear the LORD now say, “His mercy <i>endures</i> forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/118.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let those who fear the LORD say, “His mercy is everlasting.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/118.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Oh let those who fear the LORD say, &#8220His lovingkindness is everlasting.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/118.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Oh let those who fear the LORD say, “His lovingkindness is everlasting.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/118.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Oh let those who fear Yahweh say, “His lovingkindness endures forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/118.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Oh let those who [reverently] fear the LORD, say, “His lovingkindness endures forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/118.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let those who fear the LORD say, “His faithful love endures forever.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/118.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let those who fear the LORD say,&#8221 His faithful love endures forever.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/118.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Let them now that fear Jehovah say, That his lovingkindness endureth for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/118.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Let every true worshiper of the LORD shout, "God is always merciful!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/118.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/118.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Those who fear the LORD should say, "His mercy endures forever."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/118.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Let all who worship him say, "His love is eternal." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/118.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Let those who fear the LORD now say, "His gracious love is eternal."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/118.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Let those who fear the LORD say, ?His loving devotion endures forever.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/118.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Let the loyal followers of the LORD say, "Yes, his loyal love endures!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/118.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now let those who fear the LORD say that his loving kindness endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/118.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/118.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now let those who fear Yahweh say that his loving kindness endures forever. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/118.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Now let those fearing YHWH say, "" His kindness [is] for all time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/118.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> I pray you, let those fearing Jehovah say, That, to the age is His kindness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/118.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />They fearing Jehovah shall now say that his mercy is forever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/118.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Let them that fear the Lord now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/118.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 117:4>Let those who fear the Lord now say: For his mercy is forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/118.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Let those who fear the LORD say, his mercy endures forever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/118.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Let those who fear the LORD say, “His steadfast love endures forever.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/118.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Let them that worship the LORD say that his mercy endures for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/118.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Let the worshipers of LORD JEHOVAH say, "His mercies are to eternity!"<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/118.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So let them now that fear the LORD say, For His mercy endureth for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/118.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Let now all that fear the Lord say, that <i>he is</i> good: for his mercy <i>endures</i> for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/118-4.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=14782" 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">3</span>Let the house of Aaron say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3373.htm" title="3373: yir·’ê (Adj-mpc) -- Fearing, reverent. From yare'; fearing; morally, reverent.">Let those who fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: yō·mə·rū- (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">say,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥas·dōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">“His loving devotion</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: lə·‘ō·w·lām (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">endures forever.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">5</span>In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free.…<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="/psalms/107-2.htm">Psalm 107:2</a></span><br />Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/115-9.htm">Psalm 115:9-11</a></span><br />O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. / O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield. / You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/136-1.htm">Psalm 136:1-3</a></span><br />Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. / Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever. / Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-17.htm">Psalm 103:17</a></span><br />But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-23.htm">Psalm 31:23</a></span><br />Love the LORD, all His saints. The LORD preserves the faithful, but fully repays the arrogant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-18.htm">Psalm 33:18</a></span><br />Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-9.htm">Psalm 34:9</a></span><br />Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/147-11.htm">Psalm 147:11</a></span><br />The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-2.htm">Isaiah 12:2</a></span><br />Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/26-3.htm">Isaiah 26:3-4</a></span><br />You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You. / Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-7.htm">Isaiah 51:7</a></span><br />Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-7.htm">Isaiah 63:7</a></span><br />I will make known the LORD’s loving devotion and His praiseworthy acts, because of all that the LORD has done for us—the many good things for the house of Israel according to His great compassion and loving devotion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-22.htm">Lamentations 3:22-23</a></span><br />Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. / They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-9.htm">Romans 15:9-11</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.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” / And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endures for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-23.htm">Psalm 22:23</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="/revelation/19-5.htm">Revelation 19:5</a></b></br> And a voice came out of the throne, saying, Praise our God, all ye his servants, and ye that fear him, both small and great.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/118-3.htm">Endures</a> <a href="/psalms/118-3.htm">Endureth</a> <a href="/psalms/118-3.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/psalms/116-11.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/115-13.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/psalms/118-3.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/118-3.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/118-3.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/118-3.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/118-3.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/118-3.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/118-3.htm">Unchanging</a> <a href="/psalms/115-13.htm">Worshippers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/118-29.htm">Endures</a> <a href="/psalms/118-29.htm">Endureth</a> <a href="/psalms/118-29.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/psalms/118-6.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/119-74.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/psalms/118-29.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/118-29.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/118-29.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/118-29.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/118-29.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/118-29.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/118-29.htm">Unchanging</a> <a href="/psalms/119-63.htm">Worshippers</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/118.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/118.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Let those who fear the LORD say</b><br>This phrase calls upon those who have a reverent awe and respect for God, often referred to as "the fear of the LORD." This concept is central to wisdom literature, such as <a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a>, which states that the fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge. In the context of <a href="/psalms/118.htm">Psalm 118</a>, this call is an invitation for the faithful community to acknowledge and proclaim God's enduring qualities. Historically, this would include the Israelites who were in covenant with God, recognizing His sovereignty and authority. The phrase also implies a communal aspect of worship, where the collective voice of believers affirms their faith and trust in God.<p><b>“His loving devotion endures forever.”</b><br>This declaration emphasizes the steadfast and eternal nature of God's love and faithfulness, often translated as "lovingkindness" or "mercy" in other versions. The Hebrew word "chesed" is used here, which conveys a deep, covenantal love that is unwavering and loyal. This concept is a recurring theme throughout the Psalms and the Old Testament, highlighting God's unchanging character. It connects to the covenant promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and is fulfilled in the New Testament through Jesus Christ, who embodies God's eternal love and mercy. The phrase serves as a reminder of God's perpetual commitment to His people, encouraging them to trust in His promises regardless of their circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/118.htm">Psalm 118</a>, traditionally believed to be King David, who often wrote about God's enduring love and faithfulness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/those_who_fear_the_lord.htm">Those who fear the LORD</a></b><br>This refers to the community of believers who hold a reverent awe and respect for God, acknowledging His power and authority.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal nature and faithfulness to His promises.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/118.htm">Psalm 118</a> suggests it was used in temple worship, particularly during festivals like Passover.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_exodus.htm">The Exodus</a></b><br>The historical event of God delivering Israel from Egypt, often recalled in Psalms as a demonstration of His enduring love and faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fear_of_the_lord.htm">The Fear of the LORD</a></b><br>Understanding the fear of the LORD as a reverent awe that leads to worship and obedience.<br><br>Encouraging believers to cultivate a healthy fear of God, which is foundational to a faithful life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_enduring_love.htm">God's Enduring Love</a></b><br>Reflecting on the Hebrew word "chesed," often translated as "loving devotion" or "steadfast love," which signifies God's covenantal faithfulness.<br><br>Encouraging believers to trust in God's unchanging love, especially in times of uncertainty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_declaration.htm">Community Declaration</a></b><br>The importance of communal worship and declaration of God's attributes, strengthening the faith of the community.<br><br>Encouraging believers to participate in corporate worship, affirming God's enduring love together.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/personal_reflection_and_response.htm">Personal Reflection and Response</a></b><br>Inviting believers to personally reflect on God's faithfulness in their lives and respond with gratitude and praise.<br><br>Encouraging personal testimonies of God's enduring love as a means of edification for others.<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/bible's_view_on_holiness,_sanctification.htm">How can I find hope in times of despair?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_godly_parenting_in_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible say about godly parenting?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_15_4_clash_with_matthew_5_44.htm">Psalm 15:4 endorses despising the vile while honoring the godly; does this clash with New Testament commands to love enemies (e.g., Matthew 5:44)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_god_expect_from_us.htm">What does God expect from us?</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 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth forever.</span> Let the real Israel, the true worshippers of Jehovah, those who worship him in spirit and in truth, set their seal also to the great confession, and solemnly sanction what the people and the priests have done. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/118-4.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">Let those who fear</span><br /><span class="heb">יִרְאֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(yir·’ê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3373.htm">Strong's 3373: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fearing, reverent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">say,</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹֽאמְרוּ־</span> <span class="translit">(yō·mə·rū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“His loving devotion</span><br /><span class="heb">חַסְדּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥas·dōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">endures forever.”</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעוֹלָ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘ō·w·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> </span><span class="str2">Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/118-4.htm">Psalm 118:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/118-4.htm">Psalm 118:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/118-4.htm">Psalm 118:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/118-4.htm">Psalm 118:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/118-4.htm">Psalm 118:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/118-4.htm">Psalm 118:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/118-4.htm">Psalm 118:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/118-4.htm">Psalm 118:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/118-4.htm">Psalm 118:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/118-4.htm">Psalm 118:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/118-4.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 118:4 Now let those who fear Yahweh say (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/118-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 118:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 118:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/118-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 118:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 118:5" /></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>