Psalms 118:21

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 118:21 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “I will give thanks unto thee; for thou hast answered me, And art become my salvation.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

I will give thanks unto thee; for thou hast answered me, And art become my salvation.
Psalms 118:21 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 118

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
21I will give thanks unto thee; for thou hast answered me, And art become my salvation.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“I will praise thee, for thou hast heard me, etc.] Here the psalmist reassumes his part in this song, and determines to praise the Lord for hearing him when in distress, and when he was encompassed with his enemies, and for delivering him out of their hands; and art become my salvation; the author of it, and therefore deserving of praise; and who is no other than the Messiah Jesus, who is described in the next verse.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“I will praise thee - Within thy courts. For thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation - See Psalms 118:14. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Psa 22:23, Psa 22:24, Psa 69:33, Psa 69:34, Psa 116:1 and art: Psa 118:14; Exo 15:2; Isa 12:2, Isa 49:8 Psalms 118:22”
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