Psalms 118:6

“The Lord [is] on my side, etc.] Or “for me” f1621; he was on the side of David, hence all his prosperity and victories, the wonderful things done by him, his exaltation to the throne, and the establishment of it; and so he was on the side of Christ, he was near unto him, at his right hand, to guide, direct, and assist him as man; and he is likewise on the side of his people, to fight their battles for them, to support them under all their afflictions, to supply all their wants, to deliver them from all evil, to carry on the work of grace in their souls, and to bring them to glory, The Targum is, “the Word of the Lord is for my help.” I will not fear: what can man do unto me? David did not;…”

“The Lord is on my side - Margin, as in Hebrew,” for me.” The Lord is with me. He is my helper. He defends my cause. I will not fear - I have nothing to be afraid of. God is more mighty than any or all of my foes, and he can deliver me from them all. Compare Psalms 56:4, Psalms 56:9,Psalms 56:11. What can man do unto me? - Any person; all people. They can do no more than God permits. They cannot destroy me when he means to save me; they cannot defeat his gracious designs toward me. I am safe if God is my Friend. Compare the notes at Romans 8:31. return to 'Top of Page'”

“118:6-7 The Lord is for me: Cp. Rom 8:31; Heb 13:6. • God’s presence cancels out the need to fear mere people (Ps 56:11). The psalmist joyfully expects God’s rescue (59:10; 112:8).”

“The Lord: Psa 27:1-3, Psa 46:1, Psa 46:11, Psa 56:4, Psa 56:9, Psa 56:11, Psa 146:5; Isa 51:12; Jer 20:11; Mic 7:8-10; Rom 8:31; Heb 13:6 on my side: Heb. for me Psalms 118:7”