Joe: Welcome to the show, Bible expert!
Bible Expert: Thank you, Joe! It's great to be here.
Joe: So, tell us about Psalms 118.
Bible Expert: Absolutely! Psalms 118 is a song of praise to God. The psalmist invites all the nations to praise God and acknowledges that the Lord's steadfast love has been great toward Israel and that his right hand has worked salvation for them.
Joe: Wow! That's really amazing. What else does it say?
Bible Expert: Well, throughout the psalm, the psalmist declares that the Lord's right hand has done great things. He speaks of God's deliverance from enemies and of his power and might. The psalmist also affirms that the Lord's mercy and lovingkindness will continue forever and that his truth and faithfulness will remain forever.
Joe: That's truly inspiring. Is there anything else in this psalm?
Bible Expert: Yes, there is. The psalmist proclaims that the Lord is his strength and his salvation and that he will not be afraid. He also calls on the people to give thanks to the Lord and to offer sacrifices of thanksgiving. Finally, the psalmist concludes with a call to all the nations to praise the Lord!