Psalms 118:12

they swarmed around me like bees, they blazed like a fire of thorns: in the name of the Lord I cut them down.

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In The King James Version

They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.

In Context

11They swarmed, swarmed around me; in the name of the Lord I cut them down,

13Sore they pushed me, to make me fall; but the Lord gave me his help.

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Cross References

Psalms 8:9Lord our God! How glorious in all the earth is your name!

Psalms 20:5We will shout then for joy at your victory, and rejoice in the name of our God. May the Lord grant your every request.

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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