Psalms 118:11

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 118:11 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.
Psalms 118:11 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 118

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
11They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about, etc.] Which is repeated not only for the confirmation of, it, but to denote the frequency and fury of their attacks, and their obstinate persisting therein; (see Gill on “<19B810>Psalm 118:10”); but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them; which also is repeated to show the strength of his faith, and the continuance of it, notwithstanding his numerous enemies, and their violent efforts against him.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Yea - The repetition implies their frequency and fervency in this action. Psalms 118:12”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Psa 22:12-16, Psa 88:17; Sa1 23:26; Ch1 19:10 Psalms 118:12”
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