Psalms
“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalms 118:24
Psalms 118:24 (KJV) speaks to joy, celebration, and gratitude — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.”
Psalms 68:3“Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.”
Psalms 96:11“Rejoice evermore.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16“I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.”
Psalms 9:2“O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.”
Psalms 47:1“And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.”
Psalms 27:6
Common questions
What does Psalms 118:24 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 118:24 reads: "This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." The verse speaks to joy, celebration, and gratitude. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 118 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 118:24 in the King James Version?
Yes. "This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." is Psalms 118:24 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 118.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 118:24?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 118:24 include Psalms 68:3, Psalms 96:11, and 1 Thessalonians 5:16. Reading them alongside Psalms 118:24 deepens the theme of joy.
How can I pray with Psalms 118:24?
Read Psalms 118:24 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.