Psalms 118:12
They swarmed around me like angry bees; they were like a fire that blazes strongly, but only briefly, in a thornbush, but I defeated them by the power [MTY] that Yahweh gave me.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
In Context
11They completely surrounded me, but I defeated them all by the power of Yahweh.
13My enemies attacked me fiercely and almost defeated me, but Yahweh helped me.
Cross References
1 Samuel 17:45David replied, “You are coming to me with a sword and a dagger and a spear. But I am coming to you ◄in the name/with the authority► of almighty Yahweh. He is the God whom the army of Israel worships, and he is the God whom you have defied/ridiculed.
1 Chronicles 14:10David asked God, “Should my men and I go and attack the army of Philistia? If we go, will you enable us to defeat [IDM] them?” Yahweh replied, “Yes, go, and I will enable you to defeat [IDM] them.”
2 Chronicles 14:11Then Asa cried out to Yahweh his God, saying, “Yahweh, there is no one like you who can help those who have very little power to resist a mighty army. Yahweh our God, help us, because we are relying on you; and trusting in you we have come to fight against this huge army. Yahweh, you are our God; do not allow anyone to defeat you.”
2 Chronicles 20:17But you will not need to fight this battle. You soldiers from Jerusalem and other places in Judah, just take your positions, and then stand still and watch what will happen. You will see Yahweh rescue you. Do not be afraid or discouraged. March toward them tomorrow, and Yahweh will be with you.’”
Psalms 8:9Yahweh, our Lord, people all over the world know that you [MTY] are very great!
Psalms 20:5When we hear that you have defeated your enemies, we will shout joyfully. We will lift up a banner proclaiming that it is God [MTY] who helps us (inc). I want Yahweh to do for you all that you request him to do.
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 →