Psalms 118:10
All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord will I destroy them.
Main message
Hostile nations surrounded the worshiper, yet the response is framed in the LORD's name.
Meaning in context
Psalm 118:10–18 · Encirclement, deliverance, and life — The worshiper recounts severe opposition, divine help, discipline, and survival.
The language belongs to a conflict testimony and must not be transferred onto modern ethnic or national groups.
Further teachings
Conflict is entrusted to God
The refrain centers deliverance in God's name.
Cross References: Psalm 118:10.
Applications in daily life
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When surrounded by opposition
Seek God's help without dehumanizing opponents.
Do not map ancient enemies onto modern nations or ethnicities.
Related Bible passages and resources
Common misreadings
The verse authorizes hostility against nations today.
It describes the psalmist's crisis and does not license ethnic hatred or war.
How to Apply Psalms 118:10
Meditate on Psalms 118:10 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message from Scripture applies to a current challenge you are facing. Write one specific step you will take today in response to its truth — and revisit that commitment at the end of the week.
Sources & Method
Biblical text
Psalm 118:10 (en).
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