Psalms 118:4

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 118:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Let them now that fear Jehovah say, That his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Let them now that fear Jehovah say, That his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.
Psalms 118:4 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 118

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4Let them now that fear Jehovah say, That his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy [endureth] for ever.] Not the proselytes to the Jewish religion only, but all that feared the Lord among all people, as Aben Ezra observes; such as fear the Lord and his goodness, and have had an experience of his grace and mercy, which has caused them to fear him; and to whom the mercy of God is great, and on whom it is from everlasting to everlasting; and therefore should speak well of it, and set their seal to it, that it abides for ever; (see <19A311>Psalm 103:11,17).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Let them now that fear the Lord say ... - Compare Psalms 115:11. All that worship God are interested in what God has done for me. It is a manifestation of the divine character which should cheer them. They are called, therefore, to unite with the author of the psalm in praise and thanksgiving, not merely from sympathy with him, but because great truths of religion had been illustrated, in his case, which were of as much importance to them as to him. 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; Rev 19:5 Psalms 118:5”
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