Psalms 118:19
Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord:
Main message
The gates of righteousness are opened so the worshiper may enter and give thanks.
Meaning in context
Psalm 118:19–24 · Righteous gates, rejected stone, and the LORD's day — The worshiper enters thanksgiving and celebrates God's reversal of human judgment.
The scene shifts toward liturgical entry, linking deliverance with public thanksgiving.
Further teachings
Deliverance leads to worship
Entry is sought for giving thanks.
Cross References: Psalm 118:19.
Applications in daily life
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When entering worship after hardship
Bring testimony with humility.
Do not use gate imagery to exclude people through prejudice.
Related Bible passages and resources
Common misreadings
Righteous gates authorize discriminatory exclusion.
The verse depicts liturgical entry, not a license for prejudice.
How to Apply Psalms 118:19
Use Psalms 118:19 as a daily declaration. Speak it over your circumstances, inserting your name where relevant. Let its promise from Psalms anchor your perspective as you navigate decisions related to from Scripture, and share it with one person who might need it today.
Sources & Method
Biblical text
Psalm 118:19 (en).
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- The Lord Will Editorial Team
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