Psalms 118:11

They compass me about, yea, they compass me about; verily, in the name of the LORD I will cut them off.

JPS TaNaKH 1917

In The King James Version

They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.

In Context

10All nations compass me about; verily, in the name of the LORD I will cut them off.

12They compass me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns; verily, in the name of the LORD I will cut them off.

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 19:10Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose of all the choice men of Israel, and put them in array against the Arameans.

Psalms 22:12(22-13) Many bulls have encompassed me; strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round.

Psalms 88:18(88-19) Friend and companion hast Thou put far from me, and mine acquaintance into darkness.

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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