Psalms 118:11

They beset me on every side; But in the name of the LORD I destroyed them.

Noyes 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 beset me around, But in the name of the LORD I destroyed them.

12They beset me around like bees; They were quenched like the fire of thorns, For in the name of the LORD I destroyed them.

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Cross References

Psalms 22:12Many bulls surround me; Strong bulls of Bashan close me in on every side.

Psalms 88:18Lover and friend hast thou put far from me; My acquaintances are withdrawn from my sight.

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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