Psalms 118:11

11 Yes, they surrounded me on every single side, but I cut them down in the LORD's name.

Psalms 118:11 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 118:11

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; (See Gill on Psalms 118:10);

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.

Psalms 118:11 In-Context

9 It's far better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust any human leader.

10 All the nations surrounded me, but I cut them down in the LORD's name.

11 Yes, they surrounded me on every single side, but I cut them down in the LORD's name.

12 They surrounded me like bees, but they were extinguished like burning thorns. I cut them down in the LORD's name!

13 I was pushed so hard I nearly died, but the LORD helped me.