Psalms 118:11
They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
Main message
The encirclement intensifies, but the refrain keeps confidence centered on the LORD.
Meaning in context
Psalm 118:10–18 · Encirclement, deliverance, and life — The worshiper recounts severe opposition, divine help, discipline, and survival.
Repetition communicates pressure and persistence, not a program for aggression.
Further teachings
Faith can persist under repeated pressure
The repeated refrain answers repeated threat.
Cross References: Psalm 118:11.
Applications in daily life
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When pressure repeats
Return repeatedly to prayer and wise support.
Do not turn persistence into retaliatory violence.
Related Bible passages and resources
Common misreadings
Repeated threat justifies unlimited retaliation.
The verse testifies to trust in God, not a blank check for revenge.
How to Apply Psalms 118:11
Use Psalms 118:11 as a daily declaration. Speak it over your circumstances, inserting your name where relevant. Let its promise from Psalms anchor your perspective as you navigate decisions related to from Scripture, and share it with one person who might need it today.
Sources & Method
Biblical text
Psalm 118:11 (en).
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- The Lord Will Editorial Team
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