Psalms 118:14

"You pushed me back hard, to make me fall, but the LORD helped me."

Key Reflection

In Psalm 118:14, the speaker recounts a time when they faced adversity and were nearly overcome by difficulties ("You pushed me back hard, to make me fall"). Yet, despite these trials, God intervened on their behalf, providing strength and support ("but the LORD helped me"). This verse encapsulates the theme of divine assistance in times of personal struggle, reflecting a common sentiment in ancient Israel where Yahweh was seen as the ultimate protector and deliverer.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The Lord is my strength and song -He is the source of strength to me; and he is the subject of my praise. There is no ground of praise in myself for anything that I have done, but all is due to him. And is become my salvation -He has saved me. I live because he preserved me. So we shall be saved in heaven solely because he saves us, and there, more than can be possible here, we shall say, “God is our strength and our song, and is become our salvation.”

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