Psalms 118 · Verse 15

Psalms 118:15

The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.
Psalms 118:15, King James Version

Psalms 118:15 in other translations

BSBShouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!
WEBThe voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous. “The right hand of the LORD does valiantly.
ASVThe voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous: The right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly.
YLTA voice of singing and salvation, Is in the tents of the righteous, The right hand of Jehovah is doing valiantly.
DARBYThe voice of triumph and salvation is in the tents of the righteous: the right hand of Jehovah doeth valiantly;
BBEThe sound of joy and salvation is in the tents of the upright; the right hand of the Lord does works of power.
WebsterThe voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.

What does Psalms 118:15 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 118:13-16

13-16. The enemy is triumphantly addressed as if present.

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 15 The voice of rejoicing - Formerly there was nothing but wailings; but now there is universal joy because of the salvation - the deliverance, which God has wrought for us.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Psalms 118:1-18

The account the psalmist here gives of his troubles is very applicable to Christ: many hated him without a cause; nay, the Lord himself chastened him sorely, bruised him, and put him to grief, that by his stripes we might be healed. God is sometimes the strength of his people, when he is not their song; they have spiritual supports, though they want spiritual delights. Whether the believer traces back his comfort to…

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Psalms 118:15 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ק֤וֹל\׀Kol[the] sound ofH6963
רִנָּ֬הri.Naha shout of joyH7440
וִֽישׁוּעָ֗הvi.shu.'Ahand salvationH3444
בְּאָהֳלֵ֥יbe.'o.ho.Lei[is] in [the] tents ofH168
צַדִּיקִ֑יםtza.di.Kimrighteous [people]H6662
יְמִ֥יןye.Min[the] right [hand] ofH3225
יְ֝הוָהYah.wehYahwehH3068
עֹ֣שָׂה'O.sah[is] doingH6213
חָֽיִל\׃Cha.yilstrengthH2428

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Psalms 118:15

  • Psalms 89:13

    Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.

  • Acts 2:46-47

    And 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, Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

  • Psalms 60:12

    Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.

  • Psalms 98:1

    A 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 15:6

    Thy right hand, O Lord, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O Lord, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.

  • Luke 1:51

    He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.

  • Psalms 44:3

    For 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 16:34

    And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house.

  • Isaiah 65:13

    Therefore 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:

  • Revelation 18:20

    Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.

  • Psalms 119:111

    Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart.

  • Psalms 32:11-33:1

    Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
voice.
30:11,12; 32:11; 33:1; 119:54,111; De 12:12; Isa 51:11; 65:13
Ac 2:46,47; 16:34; Re 18:20; 19:1-5
the right.
44:3; 45:4; 60:12; 89:13; 98:1; Isa 51:9,10

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (Samuel Bagster, c. 1836) · public domain

Context

  • Psalms 118:14

    The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.

  • Psalms 118:15

    The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.

  • Psalms 118:16

    The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.

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Psalms 118:15 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Voz de júbilo y de salvación hay en las tiendas de los justos: la diestra de Jehová hace proezas.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		La voix de triomphe et de salut est dans les tentes des justes: la droite de l’ Éternel agit puissamment;
German
Elberfelder 1871		Die Stimme des Jubels und der Rettung ist in den Zelten der Gerechten; die Rechte Jehovas tut mächtige Taten.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		In mandatis tuis exercebor, et considerabo vias tuas.