Psalm 118:4
New International Version
Let those who fear the LORD say: “His love endures forever.”

New Living Translation
Let all who fear the LORD repeat: “His faithful love endures forever.”

English Standard Version
Let those who fear the LORD say, “His steadfast love endures forever.”

Berean Standard Bible
Let those who fear the LORD say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”

King James Bible
Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

New King James Version
Let those who fear the LORD now say, “His mercy endures forever.”

New American Standard Bible
Let those who fear the LORD say, “His mercy is everlasting.”

NASB 1995
Oh let those who fear the LORD say, “His lovingkindness is everlasting.”

NASB 1977
Oh let those who fear the LORD say, “His lovingkindness is everlasting.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Oh let those who fear Yahweh say, “His lovingkindness endures forever.”

Amplified Bible
Oh let those who [reverently] fear the LORD, say, “His lovingkindness endures forever.”

Christian Standard Bible
Let those who fear the LORD say, “His faithful love endures forever.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Let those who fear the LORD say,” His faithful love endures forever.”

American Standard Version
Let them now that fear Jehovah say, That his lovingkindness endureth for ever.

Contemporary English Version
Let every true worshiper of the LORD shout, "God is always merciful!"

English Revised Version
Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Those who fear the LORD should say, "His mercy endures forever."

Good News Translation
Let all who worship him say, "His love is eternal."

International Standard Version
Let those who fear the LORD now say, "His gracious love is eternal."

Majority Standard Bible
Let those who fear the LORD say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”

NET Bible
Let the loyal followers of the LORD say, "Yes, his loyal love endures!"

New Heart English Bible
Now let those who fear the LORD say that his loving kindness endures forever.

Webster's Bible Translation
Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

World English Bible
Now let those who fear Yahweh say that his loving kindness endures forever.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Now let those fearing YHWH say, "" His kindness [is] for all time.

Young's Literal Translation
I pray you, let those fearing Jehovah say, That, to the age is His kindness.

Smith's Literal Translation
They fearing Jehovah shall now say that his mercy is forever.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Let them that fear the Lord now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Let those who fear the Lord now say: For his mercy is forever.

New American Bible
Let those who fear the LORD say, his mercy endures forever.

New Revised Standard Version
Let those who fear the LORD say, “His steadfast love endures forever.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Let them that worship the LORD say that his mercy endures for ever.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Let the worshipers of LORD JEHOVAH say, "His mercies are to eternity!"
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So let them now that fear the LORD say, For His mercy endureth for ever.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Let now all that fear the Lord say, that he is good: for his mercy endures for ever.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good
3Let the house of Aaron say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” 4Let those who fear the LORD say, “His loving devotion endures forever.” 5In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free.…

Cross References
Psalm 107:2
Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy

Psalm 115:9-11
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.

Psalm 136:1-3
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.

Psalm 103:17
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—

Psalm 31:23
Love the LORD, all His saints. The LORD preserves the faithful, but fully repays the arrogant.

Psalm 33:18
Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion

Psalm 34:9
Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing.

Psalm 147:11
The LORD is pleased with those who fear Him, who hope in His loving devotion.

Isaiah 12:2
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.”

Isaiah 26:3-4
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.

Isaiah 51:7
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.

Isaiah 63:7
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.

Lamentations 3:22-23
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!

Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Romans 15:9-11
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.”


Treasury of Scripture

Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endures for ever.

Psalm 22:23
Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel.

Revelation 19:5
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.

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Psalm 118
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Let those who fear the LORD
This phrase calls upon a specific group of people: those who have a reverent awe and respect for the LORD. The Hebrew word for "fear" here is "yare," which encompasses a deep reverence and respect, not merely terror or dread. In the biblical context, fearing the LORD is often associated with wisdom and obedience (Proverbs 9:10). Historically, this fear is rooted in the covenant relationship between God and His people, where reverence is due to His holiness and majesty. Those who fear the LORD are often seen as the faithful remnant, committed to living according to His statutes and commands.

say
The act of saying or proclaiming is significant in the Hebrew tradition. The Hebrew word "amar" implies not just speaking but declaring or affirming something with conviction. In the context of worship and community, this proclamation is a public acknowledgment of faith and trust in God. It is an invitation to join in a communal expression of belief and gratitude.

“His loving devotion endures forever.”
This phrase is a powerful declaration of God's steadfast love, often translated from the Hebrew word "chesed." "Chesed" is a rich term that encompasses mercy, kindness, and covenantal loyalty. It is a central theme in the Old Testament, reflecting God's unwavering commitment to His people despite their failures. The phrase "endures forever" emphasizes the eternal and unchanging nature of God's love. Historically, this assurance would have been a source of comfort and hope for the Israelites, especially during times of trial and uncertainty. In the broader scriptural context, it points to the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus Christ, whose sacrificial love is the ultimate expression of "chesed." This enduring love invites believers to trust in God's faithfulness and to live in response to His grace.

Verse 4. - Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth forever. 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.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Let those who fear
יִרְאֵ֣י (yir·’ê)
Adjective - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3373: Fearing, reverent

the LORD
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

say,
יֹֽאמְרוּ־ (yō·mə·rū-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“His loving devotion
חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (ḥas·dōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty

endures forever.”
לְעוֹלָ֣ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always


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