Psalms 118:11

They encompassed me; yes, they encompassed me: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.

Webster 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 nations encompassed me: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them.

12They encompassed me like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.

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Cross References

1 Chronicles 19:10Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he selected all the choice of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians.

Psalms 22:12Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round.

Psalms 88:18Lover and friend hast thou put far from me, and my acquaintance into darkness.

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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