Psalms 118:11

"All the nations surrounded me, but in the LORD’s name I cut them off."

Key Reflection

In Psalms 118:11, the psalmist speaks of facing a hostile environment where all nations unite against him, a situation that might evoke fear and despair for the ancient Israelite. Yet, relying on God's name as his shield and weapon, he triumphs over his enemies. This verse reflects the common experience of a faithful leader or warrior in Israel who trusted in divine intervention to overcome formidable opposition, emphasizing reliance on the Lord’s power rather than human strength alone.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about ... -The sentiment and the language of the previous verse are here repeated, as if to give force to what he had said, or to deepen the impression. His own mind dwelt upon it, and the events to which he referred came so vividly to his recollection, and were so important, that he dwells upon them. The subject was worth more than a passing remark. The mind was full, and the language comes from an overflowing heart.

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