Psalms 118:18 kjva — The Lord hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"The Lord hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death."

— Psalms 118:18, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 118 — Context

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.

19

Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord:

20

This gate of the Lord, into which the righteous shall enter.

21

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

Psalms 118:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 118:18 say?
Psalms 118:18 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “The Lord hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.”
Where is Psalms 118:18 in the Bible?
Psalms 118:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 118, verse 18.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 118:18.
What translation should I read Psalms 118:18 in?
Psalms 118:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 118:18?
Psalms 118:18 reads (KJVA): “The Lord hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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