Psalms 118:11

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

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 (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.
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