And thou hast giv'n to me the necks of all mine enemies; That I might them destroy and slay, who did against me rise.
Psalm 118:10 - Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter) The nations, joining all in one, did compass me about: But in the Lord's most holy name I shall them all root out. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 All nations compassed me about: But in the name of the LORD will I destroy them. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition All nations (the surrounding tribes) compassed me about, but in the name of the Lord I will cut them off! American Standard Version (1901) All nations compassed me about: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off. Common English Bible All the nations surrounded me, but I cut them down in the LORD’s name. Catholic Public Domain Version With my whole heart, I have sought you. Do not let me be driven away from your commandments. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version With my whole heart have I sought after thee: let me not stray from thy commandments. |
And thou hast giv'n to me the necks of all mine enemies; That I might them destroy and slay, who did against me rise.
They cried out, but there was none that would or could them save; Yea, they did cry unto the Lord, but he no answer gave.
For round about me ev'ry day, like water, they did roll; And, gathering together, they have compassed my soul.
My friends thou hast put far from me, and him that did me love; And those that mine acquaintance were to darkness didst remove.