Scofield Reference Bible Notes
Psalm 118

Psa 118:4 Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

fear

Scofield Psalms 19:9, note.

Psa 118:6 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?

The LORD is on my side

Heb 13:6.

Psa 118:9 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.

trust [See also Psa 118:8.]

Scofield Psalms 2:12, note.

Psa 118:11 They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.

They compassed me about

Psa 88:17.

Psa 118:12 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.

like bees

Deu 1:44.

Psa 118:14 The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.

The LORD is my strength and song

Exo 15:2; Isa 12:2.

Psa 118:17 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.

I shall not die

Psa 6:5; Hab 1:12.

Psa 118:18 The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.

chastened

2Co 6:9.

Psa 118:20 This gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter.

This gate

Psa 24:7.

the righteous shall enter

Isa 35:8; Rev 21:27; 22:14, 15.

Psa 118:22 The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.

The stone

See "Christ (as Stone)," Scofield Exo 17:6; 1Pe 2:8, note. Psa 118 looks beyond the rejection of the Stone (Christ) to His final exaltation in the kingdom (Psa 118:22). See Psa 2, first of the Messianic Psalms.

Christ (as Stone). Isa 8:14. (Exo 17:6; 1Pe 2:8.)

Psa 118:23 This is the LORD'S doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.

This is the LORD'S doing

Heb. This is from the Lord.

Psa 118:26 Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD.

he that cometh in the name of the LORD

Mat 21:9; 23:39; Mar 11:9; Luk 13:35; 19:38; Jhn 12:13.

Psa 118:29 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

The Messianic Psalms: Summary. That the Psalms contain a testimony to Christ our Lord Himself affirmed (Luk 24:44, etc.); and the N.T. quotations from the Psalter point unerringly to those Psalms which have the Messianic character. A close spiritual and prophetic character as surely identifies others. Christ is seen in the Psalms

1. in two general characters, as suffering (e.g. Psa 22), and as entering into His kingdom glory (e.g. Psa 2; 24. Cf. Luk 24:25-27).
2. Christ is seen in His person
   1. as Son of God (Psa 2:7), and very God (Psa 45:6, 7; 102:25; 110:1);
   2. as Son of man (Psa 8:4-6);
   3. as Son of David (Psa 89:3, 4, 27, 29).
3. Christ is seen in His offices
   1. as Prophet (Psa 22:22, 25; 40:9, 10);
   2. as Priest (Psa 110:4); and
   3. as King (e.g. Psa 2; 24).
4. Christ is seen in His varied work.
   • As Priest He offers Himself in sacrifice (Psa 22; 40:6, with Heb 10:5-12), and, in resurrection, as the Priest-Shepherd, ever living to make intercession (Psa 23, with Heb 7:21-25; 13:20).
   • As Prophet He proclaims the name of Jehovah as Father (Psa 22:22, with John 20:17).
   • As King He fulfils the Davidic Covenant (Psa 89) and restores alike the dominion of man over creation (Psa 8:4-8; Rom 8:17-21); and of the Father over all (1Co 15:25-28).
5. The Messianic Psalms give, also, the inner thoughts, the exercises of soul, of Christ in His earthly experiences. (See, e.g., Psa 16:8-11; 22:1-21; 40:1-17.)