Psalms 115:18

115:17 The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.

But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the LORD.

KJV

But we will bless Yah, from this time forward and forever more. Praise Yah!

But we will bless the Lord from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the Lord.

But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and for ever more. Praise the LORD.

What does Psalms 115:18 mean?

Psalms 115:18 is a verse in the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include בָרַךְ (bârak), יָהּ (Yâhh), עַד (ʻad).

Hebrew interlinear

But

will

blessבָרַךְbârak/baw-rak'/H1288to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)

the

LORDיָהּYâhh/yaw/H3050Jah, the sacred name

from

this

time

forth

and

forעַדʻad/ad/H5704as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

evermore.עוֹלָםʻôwlâm/o-lawm'/H5769properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially with prepositional prefix) always

Praiseהָלַלhâlal/haw-lal'/H1984to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make ashow, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to celebrate; also to stultify

the

LORD.יָהּYâhh/yaw/H3050Jah, the sacred name

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Verses like this

Other verses that share key original-language words with Psalms 115:18.

Ezra 9:12

Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealth for ever: that ye may be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children for ever.

Nehemiah 13:1

On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people; and therein was found written, that the Ammonite and the Moabite should not come into the congregation of God for ever; they: Heb. there was read audience: Heb. ears

Nehemiah 9:5

Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.

Psalms 10:3

For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth. heart's: Heb. soul's blesseth: or, the covetous blesseth himself, he abhorreth the LORD

Psalms 102:18

This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall be created shall praise the LORD.

Psalms 104:35

Let the sinners be consumed out of the earth, and let the wicked be no more. Bless thou the LORD, O my soul. Praise ye the LORD.

Psalms 105:45

That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD. Praise: Heb. Hallelujah

Psalms 106:1

Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Praise: Heb. Hallelujah

Frequently asked questions

What does Psalms 115:18 say?

Psalms 115:18 (King James Version) reads: "But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the LORD."

Is Psalms 115:18 in the Old or New Testament?

Psalms 115:18 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Psalms.

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