Psalms 118

Which worship songs are based on Psalms 118?

  1. Mountain — Hillsong UNITED (2013) Psalms 118:1

    The bridge closely adapts the psalm’s enduring-love refrain. Although this formula appears in several psalms, the song’s accompanying rejected-stone imagery particularly supports Psalm 118 as the contextual connection.

  2. Never A Day — Fred Hammond (2013) Psalms 118:1

    The opening closely reproduces the verse's affirmation of God's goodness and enduring mercy. Although this formula occurs elsewhere in Scripture, the chorus's direct use of Psalm 118:24 makes Psalm 118:1 the strongest contextual match.

  3. Psalm 118 (feat. Elizabeth Willard) — Steffany Gretzinger & Elizabeth Willard (2025) Psalms 118:1

    The song directly recites and repeatedly sings Psalm 118's declarations concerning enduring covenant mercy, entrance through the righteous gate, divine salvation, the rejected stone's elevation, and rejoicing in the day God has made.

  4. Be Glad — SOZO Kids & Worship Together Kids (2022) Psalms 118:1

    The song closely reproduces three declarations from Psalm 118: gratitude for God's enduring covenant love, rejoicing in the day of deliverance, and living to proclaim God's deeds.

  5. Good to Me — Rhett Walker (2020) Psalms 118:6

    The chorus closely follows the psalmist's declaration that fear is unnecessary because the Lord is present as an ally. The shared pairing of God's being on the worshiper's side with the refusal to fear makes this more specific than a general statement of courage.

  6. Victorious — Mandisa (2009) Psalms 118:6

    The bridge closely adapts the declaration that God has made the present day. The chorus also echoes this psalm's association between the Lord being on the speaker's side and freedom from fear.

  7. Never — Shawn Lewis, Bethany Dillon (2009) Psalms 118:6

    The chorus reproduces the declaration of confidence that Hebrews 13:6 quotes from this psalm. The connection is mediated through Hebrews rather than an independent reference to a particular historical event.

  8. Be Still, My Soul — Ginny Owens (2009) Psalms 118:6

    The assurance of the Lord's support closely adapts the psalmist's declaration that God stands beside him, changing the first-person statement into reassurance addressed to the soul.

  9. Chinese Virus — Bryson Gray (2020) Psalms 118:6

    The chorus closely restates the psalmist's confidence that having the Lord on one's side removes fear, applying that assurance specifically to COVID-19.

  10. All My Hope - Live — Hillsong Worship (2012) Psalms 118:14

    The paired description of God as strength and song closely reproduces this verse's distinctive formulation. The song's surrounding Psalm-based language favors this reference, although the same formulation also occurs in Exodus 15:2 and Isaiah 12:2.

  11. In Jesus' Name - Live — Darlene Zschech (2013) Psalms 118:17

    The chorus closely reproduces the psalmist’s declaration of survival rather than death. Its subsequent commitment to public praise also reflects the verse’s resolve to recount the Lord’s deeds.

  12. F.A.V.O.R — Kirk Franklin (2019) Psalms 118:17

    The chorus directly adopts Psalm 118's declaration that divine deliverance will result in life rather than death. The song applies that testimony of survival to overcoming shame, pain, and criticism.

  13. Be Glad (Live) — Cody Carnes (2023) Psalms 118:17

    The chorus directly adopts Psalm 118's declaration that the present day is God's work and an occasion for rejoicing. The bridge also closely adapts the psalmist's resolve to remain alive and proclaim God's deeds.

  14. The Cornerstone — Andrew Peterson (2012) Psalms 118:22

    The refrain closely adapts the psalm's reversal in which a rejected stone becomes the cornerstone, personalizing the rejection. Its application to Christ also follows Jesus' use of this passage in the Gospels.

  15. This Is the Day — Laura Story (2011) Psalms 118:24

    The chorus's emphasis on the present day, combined with the bridge's communal invitation to gladness and rejoicing, closely adapts this psalm's call to celebrate the day God has made.

  16. joyful — Dante Bowe (2021) Psalms 118:24

    The pre-chorus directly invokes the psalmist's declaration that the present day is God's work and should be received with rejoicing.

  17. One More Day — Sons Of Sunday (2025) Psalms 118:24

    The repeated phrase about being given 'one more day' reflects the sentiment of Psalm 118:24, which celebrates the gift of a new day as a reason to rejoice.

  18. Mighty Good God — Chicago Mass Choir (2011) Psalms 118:24

    The first verse directly reproduces the psalm's declaration that God has made the day, then calls the congregation to respond with joyful praise.

  19. This Is The Day — Pat Barrett (2021) Psalms 118:24

    The chorus directly reproduces the psalmist's declaration that the present day is the Lord's work and therefore an occasion for rejoicing.

  20. I Lift Your Name Up - 80's Remix — Planetshakers (2019) Psalms 118:24

    The song receives the present day as God's work and responds with joyful praise, closely reflecting the psalm's call to celebrate the day established by the Lord.

  21. CELEBRATION — Forrest Frank (2025) Psalms 118:24

    The song emphasizes the theme of celebrating the day that the Lord has made, echoing the sentiment of rejoicing in God's creation.

  22. Maker of Mornings (I Am Loved) — Jason Gray (2020) Psalms 118:24

    The bridge directly reproduces the psalmist's declaration that the present day is God's work and responds with a resolve to rejoice.

  23. Life Is Beautiful — Rend Collective (2018) Psalms 118:24

    The pre-chorus closely restates the psalmist's resolve to receive God's appointed day with gladness.

  24. I Lift Your Name Up - Live — Planetshakers (2019) Psalms 118:24

    The opening identifies the present day as one God has made and responds with deliberate praise, closely paraphrasing the psalmist's call to rejoice in God's appointed day.

  25. The Joy (Live) — The Belonging Co & David Dennis (2023) Psalms 118:24

    The opening verse directly adopts the psalmist's declaration that the present day is God's work and therefore an occasion for rejoicing.

  26. Stayed On You - Live — Tye Tribbett (2013) Psalms 118:24

    The first verse directly adapts the psalm's declaration that God has made the day and its accompanying resolve to celebrate with gladness.

  27. I Will Worship You — Benjamin Angeles (2022) Psalms 118:24

    The opening declaration directly draws from Psalm 118:24, identifying the present day as one made by God and responding with joyful praise.

  28. Blessed — Ryan Ofei & Tjsarx (2025) Psalms 118:24

    The song references the phrase about the day that the Lord has made, which is a direct quote from Psalm 118:24, emphasizing joy and gratitude.

  29. Good Day - Live — Planetshakers (2025) Psalms 118:24

    The chorus directly adopts the psalm’s declaration that God has made the present day and its corresponding call to rejoice.

  30. Be Glad - Live — Naomi Raine (2025) Psalms 118:24

    The song explicitly references the phrase 'this is the day that the Lord made,' which is a direct quote from Psalm 118:24, emphasizing the call to rejoice and be glad in the day God has created.

  31. The Joy (Studio Version) — The Belonging Co & David Dennis & Andrew Holt & Shantrice Laura (2025) Psalms 118:24

    The lyrics declare a commitment to rejoice in the day that God has made, echoing the sentiment found in Psalm 118:24, which emphasizes the importance of rejoicing and being glad in the day given by the Lord.

  32. New Every Morning - Live — Covenant Worship & David Binion & Joshua Dufrene (2014) Psalms 118:24

    The pre-chorus closely adapts the psalmist's declaration that God has established the present day and the corresponding invitation to joyful celebration.

  33. Today Is the Day — Lincoln Brewster (2010) Psalms 118:24

    The chorus closely adapts the psalm's declaration that the Lord has made the day and its invitation to rejoice in it, turning the communal declaration into a personal commitment addressed to God.

  34. Grateful — Elevation Worship (2017) Psalms 118:24

    The opening directly adapts the psalmist’s declaration that the present day is God’s work and therefore an occasion for rejoicing.

  35. GOD'S GOT MY BACK — Forrest Frank (2025) Psalms 118:24

    The song explicitly references the phrase about rejoicing in the day that the Lord has made, which is a direct quote from Psalm 118:24, emphasizing a call to celebrate life despite challenges.

  36. Faithful Then / Faithful Now (feat. Chris Brown) — Elevation Worship (2024) Psalms 118:24

    The closing medley directly sings Psalm 118:24, identifying the present day as God’s work and responding with deliberate rejoicing.

  37. Let It Begin — Big Daddy Weave (2024) Psalms 118:24

    The bridge directly repeats Psalm 118's declaration that the present day has been made by the Lord.

  38. Joy Of The Lord - Live — Planetshakers (2025) Psalms 118:24

    The bridge and outro directly reproduce the psalm's declaration that the day comes from the Lord and should therefore be received with rejoicing.

  39. Hearts Full of Holes — Neal Morse (2019) Psalms 118:25

    The women use the Hebrew acclamation traditionally transliterated as Hosanna and immediately give its sense as an urgent appeal for God to save, directly invoking Psalm 118.

  40. Hoshiana — Joshua Aaron (2012) Psalms 118:25

    The repeated Hebrew invocation preserves the psalm's plea for God to save. The accompanying communal petition for salvation reinforces this connection rather than using the invocation solely as an expression of praise.

  41. Sanctus — Fernando Ortega (2011) Psalms 118:25-26

    The blessing of the arriving figure directly reproduces Psalm 118:26. The accompanying Hosanna preserves the Hebrew plea for salvation found in the preceding verse, transmitted through the Gospel acclamation and the Sanctus.

  42. Blessed Is He — Josh Garrels (2008) Psalms 118:26

    The blessing in the opening directly reproduces Psalm 118:26, the passage Jesus cites in the Gospel declaration. This is a textual connection, not merely a shared theme of welcoming Jesus.

  43. Hu Yavo (He will Come) — Joshua Aaron (2014) Psalms 118:26

    The Hebrew welcome in the bridge directly reproduces Psalm 118's blessing upon the person arriving under God's authority. Jesus' use of this blessing in Matthew 23:39 supplies the song's immediate future-facing context.

  44. I Will Exalt You — Brooke Ligertwood (2023) Psalms 118:28

    The central vow of exaltation together with the personal confession that the Lord is the singer's God closely reproduces this verse's wording and structure.

Psalms 118 (King James Version)

1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.

2 Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

3 Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

4 Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

5 I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place.

6 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?

7 The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.

8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

9 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.

10 All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them.

11 They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.

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.

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.

22 The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.

23 This is the LORD’s doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.

24 This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

25 Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.

26 Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD.

27 God is the LORD, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.

28 Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.

29 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.