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I look in triumph on my enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/118.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Yes, the LORD is for me; he will help me. I will look in triumph at those who hate me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/118.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD is on my side as my helper; I shall look in triumph on those who hate me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/118.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/118.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see <i>my desire</i> upon them that hate me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/118.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The LORD is for me among those who help me; Therefore I shall see <i>my desire</i> on those who hate me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/118.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is for me among those who help me; Therefore I will look <i>with satisfaction</i> on those who hate me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/118.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The LORD is for me among those who help me; Therefore I will look with satisfaction on those who hate me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/118.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The LORD is for me among those who help me; Therefore I shall look <i>with satisfaction</i> on those who hate me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/118.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Yahweh is for me among those who help me; Therefore I will look <i>in triumph</i> on those who hate me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/118.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is on my side, He is among those who help me; Therefore I will look [in triumph] on those who hate me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/118.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is my helper; therefore, I will look in triumph on those who hate me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/118.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is my helper, Therefore, I will look in triumph on those who hate me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/118.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehovah is on my side among them that help me: Therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/118.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />With the LORD on my side, I will defeat my hateful enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/118.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The LORD is on my side among them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/118.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD is on my side as my helper. I will see [the defeat of] those who hate me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/118.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />It is the LORD who helps me, and I will see my enemies defeated. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/118.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />With the LORD beside me as my helper, I will triumph over those who hate me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/118.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is on my side as my helper. I look in triumph on those who hate me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/118.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is my helper; and I will look in triumph on those who hate me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/118.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/118.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/118.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh is on my side among those who help me. Therefore I will look in triumph at those who hate me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/118.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />YHWH [is] for me among my helpers, "" And I look on those hating me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/118.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Jehovah is for me among my helpers, And I -- I look on those hating me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/118.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Jehovah for me in my help, and I shall look upon those hating me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/118.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The Lord is my helper: and I will look over my enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/118.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 117:7>The Lord is my helper. And I will look down upon my enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/118.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is with me as my helper; I shall look in triumph on my foes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/118.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD is on my side to help me; I shall look in triumph on those who hate me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/118.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The LORD is my helper; therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/118.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />LORD JEHOVAH is my helper and I shall gaze upon those who hate me.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/118.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The LORD is for me as my helper; And I shall gaze upon them that hate me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/118.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The Lord is my helper; and I shall see <i>my desire</i> upon mine enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/118-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=14801" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/118.htm">Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">The LORD is</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">on my side;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5826.htm" title="5826: bə·‘ō·zə·rāy (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cs) -- To help, succor. A primitive root; to surround, i.e. Protect or aid.">He is my helper.</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: wa·’ă·nî (Conj-w:: Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">Therefore I</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: ’er·’eh (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">will look in triumph</a> <a href="/hebrew/8130.htm" title="8130: ḇə·śō·nə·’āy (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cs) -- To hate. A primitive root; to hate.">on those who hate me.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-6.htm">Hebrews 13:6</a></span><br />So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-9.htm">Isaiah 50:9</a></span><br />Surely the Lord GOD helps Me. Who is there to condemn Me? See, they will all wear out like a garment; the moths will devour them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-8.htm">Micah 7:8-10</a></span><br />Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. / Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness. / Then my enemy will see and will be covered with shame—she who said to me, “Where is the LORD your God?” My eyes will see her; at that time she will be trampled like mud in the streets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-17.htm">2 Timothy 4:17</a></span><br />But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/54-4.htm">Psalm 54:4</a></span><br />Surely God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/56-9.htm">Psalm 56:9</a></span><br />Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. By this I will know that God is on my side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/124-1.htm">Psalm 124:1-3</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Of David. If the LORD had not been on our side—let Israel now declare— / if the LORD had not been on our side when men attacked us, / when their anger flared against us, then they would have swallowed us alive,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/20-11.htm">Jeremiah 20:11</a></span><br />But the LORD is with me like a fearsome warrior. Therefore, my persecutors will stumble and will not prevail. Since they have not succeeded, they will be utterly put to shame, with an everlasting disgrace that will never be forgotten.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-4.htm">1 John 4:4</a></span><br />You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-5.htm">Joshua 1:5</a></span><br />No one shall stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-7.htm">2 Chronicles 32:7-8</a></span><br />“Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him. / With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45-47</a></span><br />But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. / This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. / And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The LORD takes my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire on them that hate me.</p><p class="hdg">taketh</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/54-4.htm">Psalm 54:4</a></b></br> Behold, God <i>is</i> mine helper: the Lord <i>is</i> with them that uphold my soul.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/55-18.htm">Psalm 55:18</a></b></br> He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle <i>that was</i> against me: for there were many with me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/12-18.htm">1 Chronicles 12:18</a></b></br> Then the spirit came upon Amasai, <i>who was</i> chief of the captains, <i>and he said</i>, Thine <i>are we</i>, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace <i>be</i> unto thee, and peace <i>be</i> to thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David received them, and made them captains of the band.</p><p class="hdg">therefore</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/54-7.htm">Psalm 54:7</a></b></br> For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen <i>his desire</i> upon mine enemies.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/59-10.htm">Psalm 59:10</a></b></br> The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see <i>my desire</i> upon mine enemies.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/92-11.htm">Psalm 92:11</a></b></br> Mine eye also shall see <i>my desire</i> on mine enemies, <i>and</i> mine ears shall hear <i>my desire</i> of the wicked that rise up against me.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/112-10.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/psalms/112-8.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/112-8.htm">Gaze</a> <a href="/psalms/118-5.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/109-5.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/psalms/112-8.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/106-41.htm">Hating</a> <a href="/psalms/115-11.htm">Help</a> <a href="/psalms/107-12.htm">Helper</a> <a href="/psalms/106-28.htm">Part</a> <a href="/psalms/112-8.htm">Satisfaction</a> <a href="/psalms/118-6.htm">Side</a> <a href="/psalms/112-8.htm">Triumph</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/119-20.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/psalms/119-98.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-25.htm">Gaze</a> <a href="/psalms/119-14.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/119-104.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/psalms/119-98.htm">Haters</a> <a href="/psalms/120-6.htm">Hating</a> <a href="/psalms/119-86.htm">Help</a> <a href="/psalms/118-13.htm">Helper</a> <a href="/psalms/118-17.htm">Part</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-24.htm">Satisfaction</a> <a href="/psalms/118-11.htm">Side</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-12.htm">Triumph</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 118</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/118-1.htm">An exhortation to praise God for his mercy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/118-5.htm">The psalmist by his experience shows how good it is to trust in God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/118-19.htm">Under the type of the psalmist the coming of Christ in his kingdom is expressed</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/118.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/118.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The LORD is on my side;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the personal relationship and assurance of God's presence and support. In the context of ancient Israel, the LORD (Yahweh) was seen as the covenant God who was actively involved in the lives of His people. This assurance is echoed in other scriptures such as <a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a>, "If God is for us, who can be against us?" The idea of God being "on my side" reflects the covenantal faithfulness of God, who promised to be with His people, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a>. This phrase also foreshadows the New Testament understanding of God’s presence through the Holy Spirit, who is described as a helper and advocate in <a href="/john/14-16.htm">John 14:16</a>.<p><b>He is my helper.</b><br>The term "helper" (Hebrew: 'ezer) is significant, as it is used in <a href="/genesis/2-18.htm">Genesis 2:18</a> to describe Eve's role in relation to Adam, indicating a strong support. In the Psalms, God as a helper is a recurring theme, highlighting His role in providing aid and deliverance (<a href="/psalms/54-4.htm">Psalm 54:4</a>). This reflects the cultural understanding of God as a divine warrior who fights on behalf of His people, a concept rooted in the historical experiences of Israel, such as the Exodus. Theologically, this points to the ultimate help provided through Jesus Christ, who is seen as the mediator and savior, fulfilling the role of divine helper.<p><b>Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me.</b><br>This phrase conveys a sense of victory and vindication over adversaries. In the historical context of the Psalms, enemies often represented not just personal foes but also national threats to Israel. The assurance of triumph is rooted in the belief that God’s justice will prevail, as seen in the deliverance narratives throughout the Old Testament, such as David's victories over his enemies (1 Samuel 17). This triumph is also prophetic, pointing to the ultimate victory of Christ over sin and death, as described in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a>. The cultural context of honor and shame in the ancient Near East further underscores the significance of looking in triumph, as it represents a reversal of fortunes and the restoration of honor.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to King David, though the specific author is not definitively known. The psalmist expresses personal trust in God's deliverance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies/haters.htm">Enemies/Haters</a></b><br>Those who oppose or seek harm against the psalmist, representing any adversarial force against God's people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation often represented in the Psalms, experiencing God's deliverance and protection.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/118.htm">Psalm 118</a> is often associated with worship and thanksgiving, possibly during a festival at the Temple.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_our_helper.htm">God as Our Helper</a></b><br>Recognize that God is actively involved in our lives, providing help and support in times of need.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/confidence_in_god's_presence.htm">Confidence in God's Presence</a></b><br>Develop a deep-seated confidence that God is on your side, which can transform fear into faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/triumph_over_adversity.htm">Triumph Over Adversity</a></b><br>Understand that with God’s help, we can face and overcome opposition, looking upon our challenges with a sense of victory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_faithfulness.htm">Trust in God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>Trust in the unchanging nature of God’s promises, knowing that He is faithful to deliver and protect His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_with_assurance.htm">Living with Assurance</a></b><br>Live with the assurance that God’s presence and help are constant, allowing you to face life’s challenges with courage and peace.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_118.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 118</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_palm_sunday's_significance.htm">What is the significance of Palm Sunday?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_'i_shall_not_die'_deny_mortality.htm">(Psalm 118:17) Does the assertion 'I shall not die, but live' contradict mortality or promise an unrealistic divine protection?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_kings_fall_if_'not_be_moved'.htm">Psalm 21:7: If the king indeed 'shall not be moved,' how do we explain other biblical accounts where kings of Israel fell from power or faced defeat?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_psalm_118_26_a_later_addition.htm">(Psalm 118:26) Can 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord' be reconciled with other Old Testament texts or is it a later theological addition?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/118.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) Made up of <a href="/context/psalms/54-4.htm" title="Behold, God is my helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.">Psalm 54:4-7</a>, where see Notes.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/118.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The Lord taketh my part with them that help me</span>; literally, <span class="accented">the Lord is on my side among my helpers</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/54-4.htm">Psalm 54:4</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/54-7.htm">Psalm 54:7</a>; <a href="/psalms/59-10.htm">Psalm 59:10</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/118-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The LORD is</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with me;</span><br /><span class="heb">לִ֭י</span> <span class="translit">(lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">He is my helper.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּעֹזְרָ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·‘ō·zə·rāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5826.htm">Strong's 5826: </a> </span><span class="str2">To surround, protect, aid</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Therefore I</span><br /><span class="heb">וַ֝אֲנִ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(wa·’ă·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will look in triumph</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶרְאֶ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(’er·’eh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on those who hate me.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְשֹׂנְאָֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·śō·nə·’āy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8130.htm">Strong's 8130: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hate</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/118-7.htm">Psalm 118:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/118-7.htm">Psalm 118:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/118-7.htm">Psalm 118:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/118-7.htm">Psalm 118:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/118-7.htm">Psalm 118:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/118-7.htm">Psalm 118:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/118-7.htm">Psalm 118:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/118-7.htm">Psalm 118:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/118-7.htm">Psalm 118:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/118-7.htm">Psalm 118:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/118-7.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 118:7 Yahweh is on my side among those (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/118-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 118:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 118:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/118-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 118:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 118:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>