Psalm 118:21
New International Version
I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation.

New Living Translation
I thank you for answering my prayer and giving me victory!

English Standard Version
I thank you that you have answered me and have become my salvation.

Berean Standard Bible
I will give You thanks, for You have answered me, and You have become my salvation.

King James Bible
I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.

New King James Version
I will praise You, For You have answered me, And have become my salvation.

New American Standard Bible
I will give thanks to You, for You have answered me, And You have become my salvation.

NASB 1995
I shall give thanks to You, for You have answered me, And You have become my salvation.

NASB 1977
I shall give thanks to Thee, for Thou hast answered me; And Thou hast become my salvation.

Legacy Standard Bible
I shall give thanks to You, for You have answered me, And You have become my salvation.

Amplified Bible
I will give thanks to You, for You have heard and answered me; And You have become my salvation [my Rescuer, my Savior].

Christian Standard Bible
I will give thanks to you because you have answered me and have become my salvation.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I will give thanks to You because You have answered me and have become my salvation.

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

Contemporary English Version
I praise the LORD for answering my prayers and saving me.

English Revised Version
I will give thanks unto thee, for thou hast answered me, and art become my salvation.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I give thanks to you, because you have answered me. You are my savior.

Good News Translation
I praise you, LORD, because you heard me, because you have given me victory.

International Standard Version
I will praise you because you have answered me and have become my deliverer.

Majority Standard Bible
I will give You thanks, for You have answered me, and You have become my salvation.

NET Bible
I will give you thanks, for you answered me, and have become my deliverer.

New Heart English Bible
I will give thanks to you, for you have answered me, and have become my salvation.

Webster's Bible Translation
I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.

World English Bible
I will give thanks to you, for you have answered me, and have become my salvation.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I thank You, for You have answered me, "" And are to me for salvation.

Young's Literal Translation
I thank Thee, for Thou hast answered me, And art to me for salvation.

Smith's Literal Translation
I will praise thee, for thou didst answer me, and thou wilt be to me for salvation.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I will give glory to thee because thou hast heard me: and art become my salvation.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I will confess to you because you have heard me. And you have become my salvation.

New American Bible
I thank you for you answered me; you have been my savior.

New Revised Standard Version
I thank you that you have answered me and have become my salvation.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I will give thanks to thee; for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I shall praise you, for you answered me, and you have been my Savior!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
I will give thanks unto Thee, for Thou hast answered me, And art become my salvation.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I will give thanks to thee; because thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good
20This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter through it. 21I will give You thanks, for You have answered me, and You have become my salvation. 22The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.…

Cross References
Isaiah 12:1
In that day you will say: “O LORD, I will praise You. Although You were angry with me, Your anger has turned away, and You have comforted me.

Jonah 2:9
But I, with the voice of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to You. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation is from the LORD!”

Psalm 116:17
I will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD.

Psalm 18:46-49
The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may the God of my salvation be exalted— / the God who avenges me and subdues nations beneath me, / who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men. ...

Psalm 30:12
that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever.

Psalm 138:1-2
Of David. I give You thanks with all my heart; before the gods I sing Your praises. / I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness; You have exalted Your name and Your word above all else.

Psalm 145:10
All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You.

Psalm 9:1-2
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders. / I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.

Psalm 86:12-13
I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever. / For great is Your loving devotion to me; You have delivered me from the depths of Sheol.

Psalm 103:1-4
Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. / Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds— / He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases, ...

Romans 15:9
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.”

1 Corinthians 15:57
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!

2 Corinthians 2:14
But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.

Ephesians 5:20
always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Colossians 3:17
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.


Treasury of Scripture

I will praise you: for you have heard me, and are become my salvation.

Psalm 22:23,24
Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel…

Psalm 69:33,34
For the LORD heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners…

Psalm 116:1
I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.

and art

Psalm 118:14
The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.

Exodus 15:2
The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.

Isaiah 12:2
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.

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Psalm 118
1. An exhortation to praise God for his mercy
5. 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














I will give You thanks
This phrase reflects a personal commitment to gratitude, a common theme in the Psalms. Thanksgiving is a central aspect of worship in the Hebrew tradition, as seen in Leviticus 7:12-15, where thank offerings are described. The act of giving thanks is not only a response to God's actions but also a recognition of His sovereignty and goodness. In the context of ancient Israel, thanksgiving was often expressed through sacrifices and public declarations, emphasizing communal and individual acknowledgment of God's provision and deliverance.

for You have answered me
This phrase indicates a direct and personal interaction with God, suggesting a relationship where God listens and responds to the prayers of His people. The idea of God answering prayer is a recurring theme in the Psalms (e.g., Psalm 34:4, Psalm 40:1). It underscores the belief in a living God who is actively involved in the lives of His followers. Historically, this reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God promises to hear and respond to His people's cries (Exodus 2:23-25).

and You have become my salvation
This phrase highlights the transformative role of God as a deliverer. The term "salvation" in the Old Testament often refers to deliverance from physical danger or enemies, as seen in the Exodus narrative (Exodus 14:13). However, it also carries a spiritual dimension, pointing to ultimate deliverance from sin and death. This dual aspect of salvation is fulfilled in the New Testament through Jesus Christ, who is seen as the ultimate Savior (Luke 2:30-32). The phrase can be seen as prophetic, foreshadowing the coming of Christ, who embodies God's salvation for humanity.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Psalmist
Traditionally attributed to King David, the psalmist is expressing gratitude and recognition of God's deliverance and salvation.

2. God (Yahweh)
The central figure in this verse, God is acknowledged as the source of salvation and the one who answers prayers.

3. Israel
While not directly mentioned in this verse, the broader context of Psalm 118 is a communal song of thanksgiving, often associated with Israel's deliverance from enemies.

4. The Temple
Psalm 118 is part of the Hallel, sung during major Jewish festivals, often in the context of temple worship.

5. Salvation
The event of deliverance or rescue, both in a physical and spiritual sense, is a key theme in this verse.
Teaching Points
Gratitude for Answered Prayers
Recognize and give thanks to God for His faithfulness in responding to our prayers.

Acknowledging God as Savior
Understand that true salvation, both temporal and eternal, comes from God alone.

The Importance of Testimony
Share personal experiences of God's deliverance to encourage others in their faith journey.

Trust in God's Timing
Be patient and trust that God answers prayers in His perfect timing and according to His will.

Worship as a Response
Use worship as a means to express gratitude and acknowledge God's role as our Savior.Verse 21. - I will praise thee; for thou hast heard me. The chant of the procession as it enters - a prolongation of the strain begun in ver. 19. And art become my salvation (comp. ver. 14).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I will give You thanks,
א֭וֹדְךָ (’ō·wḏ·ḵā)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan

for
כִּ֣י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

You have answered me,
עֲנִיתָ֑נִי (‘ă·nî·ṯā·nî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 6030: To answer, respond

and You have become
וַתְּהִי־ (wat·tə·hî-)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

my
לִ֝֗י (lî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's Hebrew

salvation.
לִֽישׁוּעָֽה׃ (lî·šū·‘āh)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 3444: Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity


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