Psalms 118:13
Psalms 118:13 in Multiple Translations
I was pushed so hard I was falling, but the LORD helped me.
Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me.
Thou didst thrust sore at me that I might fall; But Jehovah helped me.
I have been hard pushed by you, so that I might have a fall: but the Lord was my helper.
They tried as hard as they could to kill me, but the Lord helped me.
Thou hast thrust sore at me, that I might fall: but the Lord hath holpen me.
Thou hast sorely thrust me to fall, And Jehovah hath helped me.
You pushed me back hard, to make me fall, but the LORD helped me.
Thou hast violently thrust at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me.
With my lips I have pronounced all the judgments of thy mouth.
My enemies attacked me fiercely and almost defeated me, but Yahweh helped me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 118:13
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Psalms 118:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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דַּחֹ֣ה
דְחִיתַ֣/נִי
לִ/נְפֹּ֑ל
וַ֖/יהוָ֣ה
עֲזָרָֽ/נִי
דַּחֹ֣ה
dâchâh
H1760
to thrust
V-Qal-Ptc
דְחִיתַ֣/נִי
dâchâh
H1760
to thrust
V-Qal-Perf-2ms | Suff
לִ/נְפֹּ֑ל
nâphal
H5307
to fall
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
וַ֖/יהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Conj | N-proper
עֲזָרָֽ/נִי
ʻâzar
H5826
to help
V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 118:13
דַּחֹ֣ה
dâchâh
H1760
"to thrust"
V-Qal-Ptc
To thrust or push down means to force something or someone away, like chasing or driving something out. It can also mean to overthrow or make something unstable, as seen in its various translations.
Definition: 1) to push, thrust, chase, overflow, totter, sore, drive away or out, be outcast, be cast down 1a) (Qal) to push, push violently 1b) (Niphal) to be thrust, be cast down 1c) (Pual) to be thrust down
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: chase, drive away (on), overthrow, outcast, [idiom] sore, thrust, totter. See also: Psalms 35:5; Psalms 147:2; Psalms 36:13.
דְחִיתַ֣/נִי
dâchâh
H1760
"to thrust"
V-Qal-Perf-2ms | Suff
To thrust or push down means to force something or someone away, like chasing or driving something out. It can also mean to overthrow or make something unstable, as seen in its various translations.
Definition: 1) to push, thrust, chase, overflow, totter, sore, drive away or out, be outcast, be cast down 1a) (Qal) to push, push violently 1b) (Niphal) to be thrust, be cast down 1c) (Pual) to be thrust down
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: chase, drive away (on), overthrow, outcast, [idiom] sore, thrust, totter. See also: Psalms 35:5; Psalms 147:2; Psalms 36:13.
לִ/נְפֹּ֑ל
nâphal
H5307
"to fall"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to fall, and it's used in many ways, like falling down, failing, or being defeated. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah. God's people often fell away from Him, but He always offered a way back.
Definition: : fall/drop/fail 1) to fall, lie, be cast down, fail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fall 1a2) to fall (of violent death) 1a3) to fall prostrate, prostrate oneself before 1a4) to fall upon, attack, desert, fall away to, go away to, fall into the hand of 1a5) to fall short, fail, fall out, turn out, result 1a6) to settle, waste away, be offered, be inferior to 1a7) to lie, lie prostrate 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to fall, fell, throw down, knock out, lay prostrate 1b2) to overthrow 1b3) to make the lot fall, assign by lot, apportion by lot 1b4) to let drop, cause to fail (fig.) 1b5) to cause to fall 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to throw or prostrate oneself, throw oneself upon 1c2) to lie prostrate, prostrate oneself 1d) (Pilel) to fall
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, cast (down, self, (lots), out), cease, die, divide (by lot), (let) fail, (cause to, let, make, ready to) fall (away, down, -en, -ing), fell(-ing), fugitive, have (inheritance), inferior, be judged (by mistake for H6419 (פָּלַל)), lay (along), (cause to) lie down, light (down), be ([idiom] hast) lost, lying, overthrow, overwhelm, perish, present(-ed, -ing), (make to) rot, slay, smite out, [idiom] surely, throw down. See also: Genesis 2:21; 1 Samuel 17:52; Esther 9:3.
וַ֖/יהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Conj | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
עֲזָרָֽ/נִי
ʻâzar
H5826
"to help"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff
To help or aid is the meaning of this Hebrew word, used to describe God's protection or assistance. It is used in the Psalms to express trust in God's help and in the book of Exodus to describe God's aid to the Israelites.
Definition: 1) to help, succour, support 1a) (Qal) to help 1b) (Niphal) to be helped 1c) (Hiphil) to help
Usage: Occurs in 77 OT verses. KJV: help, succour. See also: Genesis 49:25; Job 26:2; Psalms 10:14.
Study Notes — Psalms 118:13
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- Psalms 118:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 118:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 118:13
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 118:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 118:13
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 118:13
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 118:13
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 118:13
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 118:13
- Sermons on Psalms 118:13
Context — The LORD Is on My Side
11They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off.
12They swarmed around me like bees, but they were extinguished like burning thorns; in the name of the LORD I cut them off.
13I was pushed so hard I was falling, but the LORD helped me.
14The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. 15Shouts of joy and salvation resound in the tents of the righteous: “The right hand of the LORD performs with valor!Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 140:4 | Guard me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked. Keep me safe from men of violence who scheme to make me stumble. |
| 2 | Psalms 86:17 | Show me a sign of Your goodness, that my enemies may see and be ashamed; for You, O LORD, have helped me and comforted me. |
| 3 | Micah 7:8 | 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. |
| 4 | Psalms 18:17–18 | He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me. They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support. |
| 5 | Matthew 4:1–11 | Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, He was hungry. The tempter came to Him and said, “If You are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ ” Then the devil took Him to the holy city and set Him on the pinnacle of the temple. “If You are the Son of God,” he said, “throw Yourself down. For it is written: ‘He will command His angels concerning You, and they will lift You up in their hands, so that You will not strike Your foot against a stone.’ ” Jesus replied, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’ ” Again, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. “All this I will give You,” he said, “if You will fall down and worship me.” “Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus declared. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’ ” Then the devil left Him, and angels came and ministered to Him. |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 25:29 | And should someone pursue you and seek your life, then the life of my lord will be bound securely by the LORD your God in the bundle of the living. But He shall fling away the lives of your enemies like stones from a sling. |
| 7 | 2 Samuel 17:1–3 | Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David. I will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king and bring all the people back to you as a bride returning to her husband. You seek the life of only one man; then all the people will be at peace.” |
| 8 | Psalms 56:1–3 | Be merciful to me, O God, for men are hounding me; all day they press their attack. My enemies pursue me all day long, for many proudly assail me. When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. |
| 9 | Hebrews 2:14 | Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil, |
| 10 | 1 Samuel 20:3 | But David again vowed, “Your father knows very well that I have found favor in your eyes, and he has said, ‘Jonathan must not know of this, or he will be grieved.’ As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live, there is but a step between me and death.” |
Psalms 118:13 Summary
[This verse means that even when we're feeling totally overwhelmed and like we're about to fall, God is there to help us and give us the strength we need to keep going, as seen in Deuteronomy 33:27 and Psalms 46:1. The psalmist was in a really tough spot, but the Lord came through for them, and He can do the same for us. We can trust in God's power and love to sustain us, even when things seem impossible, just like it says in Jeremiah 32:17 and Matthew 19:26.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'pushed so hard I was falling' in Psalms 118:13?
This phrase suggests a state of extreme pressure and overwhelm, where the psalmist felt like they were on the verge of collapse, but the Lord intervened to help them, as seen in other scriptures like Psalms 138:8 where God perfects those who are broken.
How did the Lord help the psalmist in this situation?
The Bible doesn't specify exactly how the Lord helped the psalmist, but we can look to other verses like Isaiah 41:10 for comfort, where God promises to strengthen and help us in times of need.
Is this verse only for the psalmist, or can it apply to my life as well?
This verse can be applied to anyone's life who is going through a difficult time, as seen in Romans 8:28, where we are told that all things work together for the good of those who love God.
What can I do when I feel like I'm being 'pushed so hard I'm falling'?
When feeling overwhelmed, we can cry out to the Lord for help, just like the psalmist did, and trust in His power and love to sustain us, as encouraged in Philippians 4:13 and Matthew 11:28.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I felt like I was being 'pushed so hard I was falling', and how did God help me through those times?
- How can I apply the truth of God's help and strength in my life, especially when faced with overwhelming challenges?
- In what ways can I trust in the Lord's power and love to sustain me, even when I feel like I'm on the verge of collapse?
- What are some practical ways I can 'cry out to the Lord' when I'm feeling overwhelmed, and how can I trust in His response?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 118:13
Thou hast thrust sore at me, that I might fall,.... Or "pushing, thou hast pushed me (a), that I might fall": an apostrophe to some particular enemy, as Saul was to David; who thrust sore at him to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 118:13
I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place. -At the beginning (Psalms 118:5) and at the close of this division (Psalms 118:13-14) the salvation already received is described.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 118:13
Thou, O mine enemy, and the head of all mine enemies. Possibly he understandeth Saul, whom for honour’ s sake he forbears to name; or some other chief commander of his enemies. Or the singular word is here put collectively for all his enemies.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 118:13
Psalms 118:13 Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me.Ver. 13. Thou hast thrust sore at me] Thou, O Saul, or thou, Ishbibenob, 2 Samuel 21:16, or thou, O Satan, setting such a work. But the Lord helped me] He sent from heaven and saved me; he came in the nick of time, as it were, out of an engine.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 118:13
Verse 13. Thou hast thrust sore at me] In pushing thou hast pushed me that I might fall. But the Lord helped me.] Though he possessed skill, courage, and strength, yet these could not have prevailed had not God been his helper; and to him he gives the glory of the victory.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 118:13
13. Thou didst thrust sore at me] The community as an individual addresses its enemies as an individual. Israel and the foe are as it were two warriors matched in single combat. Cp. Micah 7:8.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 118:13
Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall - literally, “Thrusting thou hast thrust at me.” This is the Hebrew mode of expressing intensity, repetition, or emphasis.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 118:13
13. Thrust sore—Literally, Thrusting thou hast thrust, etc., an intensive form of speech. Thou hast done thy worst at violence and malice. The third person is changed for the second, and he addresses his enemies.
Sermons on Psalms 118:13
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Taking Time to Wait on God - Part 2 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the four main functions of a head in relation to the body. The first function is to receive input, where every part of the body has the right |
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Taking Time to Wait on God by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a personal relationship with Jesus and being able to hear Him speak. The speaker discusses the four main functions o |
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Put All Things Under the Feet of Jesus by Derek Prince | Derek Prince emphasizes the significance of placing all things under the feet of Jesus, drawing from Psalm 118 to illustrate how the Lord is our strength and salvation amidst strug |
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Treasures From James Smith by James Smith | James Smith preaches about the importance of being zealous for the truth of the gospel, living in earnest, and adorning the teaching of God with a consistent and holy walk. He emph |
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David's Prayer for Deliverance by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the distress and brokenness that can be felt in life. He uses the analogy of chopping wood and the scattered chips to describe the scat |
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Unfailing Love by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker begins by describing how sin can start innocently but gradually takes hold of our lives, just like a fly caught in a spider's web. He uses this analogy |
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1 Corinthians 14:20 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom delivers a sermon urging the congregation to maintain order and reverence in the church, emphasizing the importance of edifying one another through spiritual gifts |