Scripture Context

Psalms 118:2 - Psalms 118:12

2 Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth forever.

3 Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth forever.

4 Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth forever.

5 I called upon the Lord in distress; the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place.

6 The Lord is on my side; I will not fear; what can man do unto me?

7 The Lord taketh my part with them that help me; therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.

8 It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.

9 It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.

10 All nations compassed me about; but in the name of the Lord will I destroy them.

11 They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about; but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.

12 They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns; for in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.