KJV King James Version
The voice of rejoicing and salvation [is] in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
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Psalm 118:15
The voice of rejoicing and salvation [is] in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
Shouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!
WEB World English Bible
The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous. “The right hand of Yahweh does valiantly.
ASV American Standard Version
The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous: The right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
A voice of singing and salvation, Is in the tents of the righteous, The right hand of Jehovah is doing valiantly.
Surrounding context — Psalm 118
12 They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
13 Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me.
14 The LORD [is] my strength and song, and is become my salvation.
15 The voice of rejoicing and salvation [is] in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
16 The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.
17 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.
18 The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.
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Psalm 89:13Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, [and] high is thy right hand.Acts 2:46-47And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,Psalm 60:12Through God we shall do valiantly: for he [it is that] shall tread down our enemies.Psalm 98:1A Psalm. O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.Exodus 15:6Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.Luke 1:51He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.Revelation 18:20Rejoice over her, [thou] heaven, and [ye] holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.Isaiah 65:13Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, my servants shall eat, but ye shall be hungry: behold, my servants shall drink, but ye shall be thirsty: behold, my servants shall rejoice, but ye shall be ashamed:Psalm 44:3For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them.Acts 16:34And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house.Psalm 119:111Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they [are] the rejoicing of my heart.Psalm 32:11Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all [ye that are] upright in heart.Psalm 68:3But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.Deuteronomy 12:12And ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God, ye, and your sons, and your daughters, and your menservants, and your maidservants, and the Levite that [is] within your gates; forasmuch as he hath no part nor inheritance with you.Psalm 30:11-12Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;Revelation 19:1-5And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God:Psalm 45:4And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness [and] righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.Isaiah 51:9-11Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in the ancient days, in the generations of old. [Art] thou not it that hath cut Rahab, [and] wounded the dragon?
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