Psalms 118:11

11 They compassed me about; yea, they laid hold of me; but in the name of the LORD I will cut them off.

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 is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.

10 All the nations compassed me about; but in the name of the LORD I will cut them off.

11 They compassed me about; yea, they laid hold of me; but in the name of the LORD I will cut them off.

12 They compassed me about like bees; they were quenched as the fire of thorns; for in the name of the LORD I will cut them off.

13 Thou hast thrust at me with violence that I might fall, but the LORD helped me.