Psalms 118:11

They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 118:11

BSB

They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off.

AKJV

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

CPDV

Surrounding me, they closed in on me. And, in the name of the Lord, I have been avenged over them.

ERV

They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: in the name of the LORD I will cut them off.

NHEB

They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me. In the name of the LORD I indeed cut them off.

SMT

They surrounded me; also they surrounded me: in the name of Jehovah but I will cut them of.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 118:11

TheycompassedmeaboutH5437VerbyeatheycompassedmeaboutH5437VerbbutinthenameH8034Noun MasculineoftheLORDH3068Proper NameIwilldestroyH4135Verbthem

Commentary for Psalms 118:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 118:11

Summary

Repetition emphasizes encirclement yet divine victory

Event

Enemies encircling defeated

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC