Psalms 118:11

They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off.

Majority Standard Bible

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 the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off.

12They swarmed around me like bees, but they were extinguished like burning thorns; in the name of the LORD I cut them off.

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 19:10When Joab saw the battle lines before him and behind him, he selected some of the best men of Israel and arrayed them against the Arameans.

Psalms 22:12Many bulls surround me; strong bulls of Bashan encircle me.

Psalms 88:18You have removed my beloved and my friend; darkness is my closest companion.

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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