Yehi kevod ( "יְהִי כְבוֹד (ה' לעולם)" , full Yehi kevod haShem leOlam , "it will be the honor of God forever" and other variant English spellings) is a prayer recited daily during Pesukei Dezimra prior to Ashrei. The prayer is a representation of God's exaltation in both the heavens and the earth.
The succession Yehi kevod has with Ashrei is significant; it symbolizes the connection of an inner relationship in which God as a helper and comforter whose loving-kindness is ever near us.
The Ashkenazi version has 18 verses. The number 18 is significant, and is constant throughout prayer. Also, God's name is mentioned in the prayer 21 times, alluding to the 21 verses in Ashrei.
The first half of the prayer describes God as the Master of nature. The second half describes God as the Master of history.
Verses
Yehi Khevod consists of the following verses in the following order: