Psalms 118:17
I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.
Main message
The worshiper expects to live and recount the works of the LORD.
Meaning in context
Psalm 118:10–18 · Encirclement, deliverance, and life — The worshiper recounts opposition, divine help, discipline, and survival.
After mortal danger, the speaker anticipates survival for the purpose of testimony.
Further teachings
Survival becomes testimony
Continued life is oriented toward recounting God's works.
Cross References: Psalm 118:17.
Applications in daily life
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After surviving danger
Use renewed life for gratitude and service.
Do not present this verse as a guarantee that a believer cannot die.
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Common misreadings
Faith guarantees physical survival from every threat.
The speaker describes expectation in this deliverance, not universal immortality.
How to Apply Psalms 118:17
Pray through Psalms 118:17 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding from Scripture. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.
Sources & Method
Biblical text
Psalm 118:17 (en).
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- The Lord Will Editorial Team
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