Psalms 118:5-15

5 (117-5) In my trouble I called upon the Lord: and the Lord heard me, and enlarged me.

6 (117-6) The Lord is my helper: I will not fear what man can do unto me.

7 (117-7) The Lord is my helper: and I will look over my enemies.

8 (117-8) It is good to confide in the Lord, rather than to have confidence in man.

9 (117-9) It is good to trust in the Lord, rather than to trust in princes.

10 (117-10) All nations compassed me about; and, in the name of the Lord I have been revenged on them.

11 (117-11) Surrounding me they compassed me about: and in the name of the Lord I have been revenged on them.

12 (117-12) They surrounded me like bees, and they burned like fire among thorns: and in the name of the Lord I was revenged on them.

13 (117-13) Being pushed I was overturned that I might fall: but the Lord supported me.

14 (117-14) The Lord is my strength and my praise: and he is become my salvation.

15 (117-15) The voice of rejoicing and of salvation is in the tabernacles of the just.

Psalms 118:5-15 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 118

Kimchi says their Rabbins are divided about this psalm. Some understand it of David; others of the Messiah: but, with us Christians, there ought to be no doubt of its belonging to the Messiah; since our Lord has quoted a passage out of it, and applied it to himself, Ps 118:22,23; see Mt 21:42; and so has the Apostle Peter, Ac 4:11. Nor did the Jews of those times object thereunto, which doubtless they would have done, had the psalm respected any other but the Messiah; yea, the common people that attended Christ when he entered into Jerusalem, and the children in the temple, took their "hosanna" from hence, Ps 118:26; see Mt 21:9,15. It is generally thought to be written by David, after he was established in the kingdom, and had brought the ark of the Lord into the city. It concludes the great "Hallel", or hymn sung at the Jewish festivals; particularly at the feasts of tabernacle and the passover.