Psalms 118:12

They surrounded me like bees. They are quenched like the burning thorns. In the LORD’s name I cut them off.

World English Bible

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 surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me. In the LORD’s name I indeed cut them off.

13You pushed me back hard, to make me fall, but the LORD helped me.

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Cross References

1 Samuel 17:45Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin; but I come to you in the name of the LORD of Armies, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.

1 Chronicles 14:10David inquired of God, saying, “Shall I go up against the Philistines? Will you deliver them into my hand?” The LORD said to him, “Go up; for I will deliver them into your hand.”

2 Chronicles 14:11Asa cried to the LORD his God, and said, “LORD, there is no one besides you to help, between the mighty and him who has no strength. Help us, LORD our God; for we rely on you, and in your name we have come against this multitude. LORD, you are our God. Don’t let man prevail against you.”

2 Chronicles 20:17You will not need to fight this battle. Set yourselves, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Don’t be afraid, nor be dismayed. Go out against them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’”

Psalms 8:9LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

Psalms 20:5We will triumph in your salvation. In the name of our God, we will set up our banners. May the LORD grant all your requests.

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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