Psalms 118:11

The Holy Bible, Berean Study Bible

Contextual Overview

¹Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. ²Let Israel say, "His loving devotion endures forever." ³Let the house of Aaron say, "His loving devotion endures forever." ⁴Let those who fear the LORD say, "His loving devotion endures forever." ⁵In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free. ⁶The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? ⁷The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me. ⁸It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. ⁹It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes. ¹⁰All the nations surrounded me; in the name of the LORD I will surely cut them off.

Bible Verse Review
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Psalms 22:12-16, Psalms 88:17, 1 Samuel 23:26, 1 Chronicles 19:10

Reciprocal: Numbers 13:30 - General Judges 15:14 - the cords 1 Samuel 17:45 - in the name 2 Kings 6:16 - Fear not Esther 9:19 - gladness Psalms 18:37 - General Psalms 56:9 - When

Gill's Notes on the Bible

They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about,.... Which is repeated not only for the confirmation of, it, but to denote the frequency and fury of their attacks, and their obstinate persisting therein; :-;

but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them; which also is repeated to show the strength of his faith, and the continuance of it, notwithstanding his numerous enemies, and their violent efforts against him.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about ... - The sentiment and the language of the previous verse are here repeated, as if to give force to what he had said, or to deepen the impression. His own mind dwelt upon it, and the events to which he referred came so vividly to his recollection, and were so important, that he dwells upon them. The subject was worth more than a passing remark. The mind was full, and the language comes from an overflowing heart.