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Psalms 118:12 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" They surrounded me like bees. They are quenched like the burning thorns. In the LORD’s name I cut them off. "

Psalms 118:12

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10 All the nations surrounded me, but in the LORD’s name I cut them off.

11 They surrounded me, yes, they surrounded me. In the LORD’s name I indeed cut them off.

12 They surrounded me like bees. They are quenched like the burning thorns. In the LORD’s name I cut them off.

13 You pushed me back hard, to make me fall, but the LORD helped me.

14 The LORD is my strength and song. He has become my salvation.

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Psalms 118:1

"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever."

Psalms 118:2

"Let Israel now say that his loving kindness endures forever."

Psalms 118:3

"Let the house of Aaron now say that his loving kindness endures forever."

Psalms 118:4

"Now let those who fear the LORD say that his loving kindness endures forever."

Psalms 118:5

"Out of my distress, I called on the LORD. The LORD answered me with freedom."

Psalms 118:6

"The LORD is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?"

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