Psalms 117:11 cpdv — Surrounding me, they closed in on me. And, in the name of the Lord, I have been avenged over them.

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"Surrounding me, they closed in on me. And, in the name of the Lord, I have been avenged over them. "

— Psalms 117:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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“Surrounding me they compassed me about: and in the name of the Lord I have been revenged on them.”
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Psalms 117 — Context

It is good to trust in the Lord, rather than to trust in man.

It is good to hope in the Lord, rather than to hope in leaders.

All the nations have surrounded me. And, in the name of the Lord, I have been avenged over them.

Surrounding me, they closed in on me. And, in the name of the Lord, I have been avenged over them.

They surrounded me like a swarm, and they burned like fire among the thorns. And, in the name of the Lord, I have been avenged over them.

Having been pushed, I was overturned so as to fall. But the Lord took me up.

The Lord is my strength and my praise. And he has become my salvation.

Psalms 117:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 117:11 say?

Psalms 117:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Surrounding me, they closed in on me. And, in the name of the Lord, I have been avenged over them. ”

Where is Psalms 117:11 in the Bible?

Psalms 117:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 117, verse 11.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 117:11.

What translation should I read Psalms 117:11 in?

Psalms 117:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 117:11?

Psalms 117:11 reads (CPDV): “Surrounding me, they closed in on me. And, in the name of the Lord, I have been avenged over them. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 117:11 cpdv — Surrounding me, they closed in on me. And, in the name of the Lord, I have been avenged over them.

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