New International Version Open for me the gates of the righteous; I will enter and give thanks to the LORD. New Living Translation Open for me the gates where the righteous enter, and I will go in and thank the LORD. English Standard Version Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks to the LORD. Berean Standard Bible Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter and give thanks to the LORD. Berean Literal Bible Open to me the gates of righteousness; I will enter into them; I will give thanks to YAH. King James Bible Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD: New King James Version Open to me the gates of righteousness; I will go through them, And I will praise the LORD. New American Standard Bible Open the gates of righteousness to me; I will enter through them, I will give thanks to the LORD. NASB 1995 Open to me the gates of righteousness; I shall enter through them, I shall give thanks to the LORD. NASB 1977 Open to me the gates of righteousness; I shall enter through them, I shall give thanks to the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible Open to me the gates of righteousness; I shall enter through them, I shall give thanks to Yah. Amplified Bible Open to me the [temple] gates of righteousness; I shall enter through them, I shall give thanks to the LORD. Berean Annotated Bible Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter and give thanks to the LORD. Christian Standard Bible Open the gates of righteousness for me; I will enter through them and give thanks to the LORD. Holman Christian Standard Bible Open the gates of righteousness for me; I will enter through them and give thanks to the LORD. American Standard Version Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will enter into them, I will give thanks unto Jehovah. Contemporary English Version Open the gates of justice! I will enter and tell the LORD how thankful I am. English Revised Version Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will enter into them, I will give thanks unto the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation Open the gates of righteousness for me. I will go through them [and] give thanks to the LORD. Good News Translation Open to me the gates of the Temple; I will go in and give thanks to the LORD! International Standard Version Open for me the righteous gates so I may enter through them to give thanks to the LORD. NET Bible Open for me the gates of the just king's temple! I will enter through them and give thanks to the LORD. New Heart English Bible Open to me the gates of righteousness. I will enter into them and praise the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will enter them, and I will praise the LORD: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleOpen to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter and give thanks to the LORD. World English Bible Open to me the gates of righteousness. I will enter into them. I will give thanks to Yah. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionOpen gates of righteousness to me, "" I enter into them—I thank YAH. Berean Literal Bible Open to me the gates of righteousness; I will enter into them; I will give thanks to YAH. Young's Literal Translation Open ye to me gates of righteousness, I enter into them -- I thank Jah. Smith's Literal Translation Open to me, ye gates of justice: I will go into them, I will praise Jah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOpen ye to me the gates of justice: I will go into them, and give praise to the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Open the gates of righteousness; I will enter and thank the LORD. New Revised Standard Version Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks to the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOpen to me the gates of righteousness; I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Open to me the gates of righteousness and I shall enter them and praise LORD JEHOVAH. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Open to me the gates of righteousness; I will enter into them, I will give thanks unto the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and give praise to the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good…18The LORD disciplined me severely, but He has not given me over to death. 19Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter and give thanks to the LORD. 20This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter through it.… Cross References Open to me the gates of righteousness, Isaiah 26:2 Open the gates so a righteous nation may enter—one that remains faithful. Psalm 24:7-10 Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter! / Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. / Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter! … Revelation 21:25-27 Its gates will never be shut at the end of the day, because there will be no night there. / And into the city will be brought the glory and honor of the nations. / But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who practices an abomination or a lie, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. that I may enter Revelation 22:14 Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates. John 10:9 I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture. Hebrews 10:19-22 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, / by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body, / and since we have a great priest over the house of God, … and give thanks to the LORD. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 5:20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Colossians 3:15-17 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. / Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. / 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. Isaiah 26:2 Open the gates so a righteous nation may enter—one that remains faithful. Matthew 7:13-14 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it. John 10:9 I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture. Revelation 22:14 Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates. Isaiah 60:11 Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession. John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Acts 14:27 When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. Treasury of Scripture Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD: open Isaiah 26:2 Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in. Revelation 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. I will go Psalm 9:13,14 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death: … Psalm 66:13-15 I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows, … Psalm 95:2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. Jump to Previous Doors Enter Gates Jah Open Praise Righteousness Thank Thanks YahJump to Next Doors Enter Gates Jah Open Praise Righteousness Thank Thanks YahPsalm 118 1. An exhortation to praise God for his mercy5. The psalmist by his experience shows how good it is to trust in God 19. Under the type of the psalmist the coming of Christ in his kingdom is expressed Open to me the gates of righteousness, The psalmist asks for admission to the temple, where the righteous gathered before the LORD. The gates marked entry into the place set apart for worship and sacrifice, and access required a right response to God. Isa 26:2 Open the gates so a righteous nation may enter… that I may enter Entering the gates expresses a deliberate approach to the LORD in worship. Having been delivered from distress, the worshiper comes before God rather than remaining distant from Him. Rev 22:14 Blessed are those who wash their robes,… and give thanks to the LORD. The purpose of entering is thanksgiving. God’s deliverance and covenant faithfulness call for public praise from those who have received His mercy. 1Th 5:18 Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is… Persons / Places / Events 1. PsalmistThe author of Psalm 118, traditionally attributed to King David, who is expressing a desire to enter into God's presence with thanksgiving. 2. Gates of Righteousness Symbolic representation of access to God's presence, often associated with the temple or a place of worship. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, to whom the psalmist is directing his praise and thanksgiving. 4. Temple The physical place of worship in Jerusalem, representing the dwelling place of God among His people. 5. Israel The nation chosen by God, often seen as the collective recipient of God's promises and blessings. Teaching Points Desire for RighteousnessThe psalmist's plea to enter the gates of righteousness reflects a deep desire to live in accordance with God's will. As believers, we should cultivate a similar longing for righteousness in our lives. Thanksgiving as Worship Entering the gates with thanksgiving emphasizes the importance of gratitude in our relationship with God. Regularly expressing thanks should be a central part of our worship and daily life. Access through Christ In the New Testament, Jesus is the fulfillment of the "gates of righteousness." Through Him, we have access to God. This should encourage us to approach God with confidence and reverence. Community Worship The imagery of gates and the temple suggests communal worship. Engaging in corporate worship strengthens our faith and unites us with other believers in thanksgiving to God. Living Righteously The call to enter the gates of righteousness is also a call to live a life that reflects God's character. Our actions and decisions should align with His standards of holiness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 118:19?2. How can we "enter" the "gates of righteousness" in our daily lives? 3. What does Psalm 118:19 teach about God's role in our righteousness? 4. How does Psalm 118:19 connect with Jesus' teachings on righteousness? 5. In what ways can we "give thanks to the LORD" as Psalm 118:19 suggests? 6. How can Psalm 118:19 inspire our worship and prayer practices today? 7. What does Psalm 118:19 mean by "gates of righteousness"? 8. How does Psalm 118:19 relate to the concept of salvation? 9. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 118:19? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 118? (19) The gates of righteousness.--This is explained by the next verse as the gate of the Temple, where the righteous, i.e., Israel alone, entered. There does not seem the least reason for taking the words here in any but this literal sense, though doubtless they are capable of endless spiritual applications. We must imagine a procession chanting the triumphal song as in Psalms 24, and summoning the gates to open on its approach.Verse 19. - Open to me the gates of righteousness. The great gate of the temple being now reached, admission to the interior is requested. The gates are called "the gates of righteousness," (1) as gates which none but the righteous ought to enter (see the next verse); and (2) as gates through which access is gained to the sanctuary of him who alone is truly righteous, and the source of all righteousness in others. I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord. Praise could be given to God any where; but it was most appropriately offered "in the courts of the Lord's house, even in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem" (Psalm 116:19). Psalm 118:19 captures a believer’s journey in a single sentence: we cry out for God to open the way, He invites us through gates defined by His own righteousness, we step in by faith, and our mouths burst with thanksgiving. The verse reminds us that access to God is a gift, righteousness is provided, and worship is the natural response of hearts welcomed into His presence.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Openפִּתְחוּ־ (piṯ·ḥū-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 6605: To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve to me לִ֥י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew the gates שַׁעֲרֵי־ (ša·‘ă·rê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate of righteousness; צֶ֑דֶק (ṣe·ḏeq) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6664: The right, equity, prosperity I will enter אָֽבֹא־ (’ā·ḇō-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go and give thanks אוֹדֶ֥ה (’ō·w·ḏeh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan to the LORD. יָֽהּ׃ (yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3050: LORD -- the name of the God of Israel Additonal Resources Psalm 118:19 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 118:19 Bible Gateway Psalm 118:19 Bible.com Psalm 118:19 NIV |
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