Psalm 118:11

11 They ¹surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me; In the name of the LORD I will surely cut them off.

Psalm 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.

Psalm 118:11 In-Context

9 It is better to take refuge in the LORD Than to trust in princes.

10 All nations surrounded me; In the name of the LORD I will surely cut them off.

11 They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me; In the name of the LORD I will surely cut them off.

12 They surrounded me like bees; They were extinguished as a fire of thorns; In the name of the LORD I will surely cut them off.

13 You pushed me violently so that I was falling, But the LORD helped me.

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 88:17