Psalms 118:11

11 They encompassed me; yes, they encompassed me: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy 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 [It is] better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.

10 All nations encompassed me: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them.

11 They encompassed me; yes, they encompassed me: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.

12 They encompassed me like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.

13 Thou hast violently thrust at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me.