Psalms 118:13

I have been hard pushed by you, so that I might have a fall: but the Lord was my helper.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me.

In Context

12They are round me like bees; but they are put out like a fire among thorns; for in the name of the Lord I will have them cut down.

14The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 25:29And though a man has taken up arms against you, putting your life in danger, still the soul of my lord will be kept safe among the band of the living with the Lord your God; and the souls of those who are against you he will send violently away from him, like stones from a bag.

Psalms 18:17\18:16\He sent from on high, he took me, pulling me out of great waters.

Psalms 86:17Give me a sign for good; so that my haters may see it and be shamed; because you, Lord, have been my help and comfort.

Psalms 140:4\140:3\Their tongues are sharp like the tongue of a snake; the poison of snakes is under their lips. (Selah.)

Matthew 4:1Then Jesus was sent by the Spirit into the waste land to be tested by the Evil One.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 118:2-19

Goodness of God Celebrated; Grateful Acknowledgments. 1 O give thanks unto the Lord ; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. 2 Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. 3 Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. 4 Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth for ever. 5 I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place. 6 The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? 7 The Lord taketh my part… Read the whole commentary →

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