TheWay BibleHome›Bible›Psalms›Psalm 118›Psalm 118:12
Psalm 118:12 KJV
Psalms · chapter 118 · verse 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.Psalm 118:12 · King James Version
Psalm 118:12 in context
10All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them.
11They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
12They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the LORD I will destroy them.
13Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me.
14The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- quencheddâʻakto be extinguishedH1846 →
- thornsqôwtsa thornH6975 →
- aboutçâbabto revolve, surround, or borderH5437 →
- beesdᵉbôwrâhthe beeH1682 →
- fireʼêshfireH784 →
- nameshêman appellation, as amark or memorial of individualityH8034 →
Keep reading in TheWay Bible App
Read, study, memorize, journal, and pray — tap any word for its Greek or Hebrew definition, save verses to memorize, and keep a journal. Free on the web and iOS.
It appears here, as often as elsewhere, that David had his heart full of the goodness of God. He loved to think of it, loved to speak of it, and was very solicitous that God might have the praise of it and others the comfort of it.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-18