New International VersionI was pushed back and about to fall, but the LORD helped me.
New Living TranslationMy enemies did their best to kill me, but the LORD rescued me.
English Standard VersionI was pushed hard, so that I was falling, but the LORD helped me.
Berean Standard BibleI was pushed so hard I was falling, but the LORD helped me.
King James BibleThou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me.
New King James VersionYou pushed me violently, that I might fall, But the LORD helped me.
New American Standard BibleYou pushed me violently so that I was falling, But the LORD helped me.
NASB 1995You pushed me violently so that I was falling, But the LORD helped me.
NASB 1977You pushed me violently so that I was falling, But the LORD helped me.
Legacy Standard BibleYou pushed me down violently to make me fall, But Yahweh helped me.
Amplified BibleYou [my enemy] pushed me violently so that I was falling, But the LORD helped me.
Christian Standard BibleThey pushed me hard to make me fall, but the LORD helped me.
Holman Christian Standard BibleYou pushed me hard to make me fall, but the LORD helped me.
American Standard VersionThou didst thrust sore at me that I might fall; But Jehovah helped me.
Contemporary English VersionTheir attacks were so fierce that I nearly fell, but the LORD helped me.
English Revised VersionThou didst thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThey pushed hard to make me fall, but the LORD helped me.
Good News TranslationI was fiercely attacked and was being defeated, but the LORD helped me.
International Standard VersionIndeed, you oppressed me so much that I nearly fell, but the LORD helped me.
NET Bible"You aggressively attacked me and tried to knock me down, but the LORD helped me.
New Heart English BibleI was pushed hard, to make me fall, but the LORD helped me.
Webster's Bible TranslationThou hast violently thrust at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleI was pushed so hard I was falling, but the LORD helped me.
World English BibleYou pushed me back hard, to make me fall, but Yahweh helped me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou have severely thrust me to fall, "" And YHWH has helped me.
Young's Literal Translation Thou hast sorely thrust me to fall, And Jehovah hath helped me.
Smith's Literal TranslationBeing thrust, I was thrust down to fall, and Jehovah helped me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBeing pushed I was overturned that I might fall: but the Lord supported me.
Catholic Public Domain VersionHaving been pushed, I was overturned so as to fall. But the Lord took me up.
New American Bible
I was hard pressed and falling, but the LORD came to my help.
New Revised Standard Version
I was pushed hard, so that I was falling, but the LORD helped me.Translations from Aramaic Lamsa Bible
I have been repelled that I might be overthrown and fall; but the LORD helped me.
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I was cast out that I might be overthrown and fall, and LORD JEHOVAH helped me!OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917
Thou didst thrust sore at me that I might fall; But the LORD helped me.
Brenton Septuagint Translation
I was thrust, and sorely shaken, that I might fall: but the Lord helped me.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good… 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 pushedso hardI was falling,but the LORDhelped me.14The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation.…
Cross References Isaiah 41:10Do 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.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Philippians 4:13I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
Romans 8:31What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Exodus 15:2The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him.
Isaiah 12:2Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”
2 Samuel 22:19They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support.
Deuteronomy 31:6Be 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.”
Hebrews 13:6So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
1 John 4:4You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.
Psalm 56:3-4When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. / In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
Psalm 27:1Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?
Psalm 46:1-3For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, / though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah
Ephesians 6:10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
Joshua 1:9Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Treasury of Scripture You have thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me. Psalm 18:17,18 He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me… Psalm 56:1-3 To the chief Musician upon Jonathelemrechokim, Michtam of David, when the Philistines took him in Gath. Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me… 1 Samuel 20:3 And David sware moreover, and said, Thy father certainly knoweth that I have found grace in thine eyes; and he saith, Let not Jonathan know this, lest he be grieved: but trulyas the LORD liveth, andas thy soul liveth,there is but a step between me and death. Jump to Previous FallFallingHardHelpedHelperPushedSoreSorelyThrustViolentlyJump to Next FallFallingHardHelpedHelperPushedSoreSorelyThrustViolentlyPsalm 118 1.An exhortation to praise God for his mercy5.The psalmist by his experience shows how good it is to trust in God19.Under the type of the psalmist the coming of Christ in his kingdom is expressedI was pushed so hard I was fallingThis phrase reflects a moment of intense pressure and adversity. In the context of ancient Israel, such language often described the experience of being besieged by enemies or facing overwhelming odds. The psalmist's use of "pushed" suggests external forces or adversaries, which could be literal enemies or metaphorical challenges. This imagery is consistent with other biblical passages where God's people face trials, such as in Psalm 3:1-2, where David speaks of his many foes. The idea of falling indicates a near-defeat or collapse, a common theme in the Psalms where the psalmist often finds themselves in dire situations, only to be delivered by divine intervention. but the LORD helped me
This phrase highlights the intervention of God as a deliverer and protector. The use of "the LORD" (Yahweh) emphasizes the covenant relationship between God and His people, underscoring His faithfulness and power to save. This divine assistance is a recurring theme throughout the Psalms, where God is depicted as a refuge and strength (Psalm 46:1). The help of the LORD is not just a physical rescue but also a spiritual and emotional support, reinforcing the idea that God is intimately involved in the lives of His followers. This phrase can also be seen as a foreshadowing of the ultimate help provided through Jesus Christ, who delivers believers from sin and death, as seen in the New Testament (Romans 7:24-25). Persons / Places / Events 1. The PsalmistThe author of Psalm 118, traditionally attributed to King David, who often faced adversity and relied on God's deliverance. 2. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people. 3. AdversariesThough not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context implies opposition or enemies who were causing the psalmist to stumble. 4. JerusalemWhile not directly mentioned in this verse, Psalm 118 is part of the Hallel, often sung during Jewish festivals in Jerusalem. 5. The Festival of TabernaclesThis psalm is traditionally associated with this festival, celebrating God's provision and protection. Teaching Points Dependence on GodRecognize that in moments of weakness or when we feel overwhelmed, our first response should be to turn to God for help. God's FaithfulnessTrust in God's consistent character and His promises to support and deliver us in times of trouble. Spiritual ResilienceUnderstand that being "pushed hard" is part of the Christian journey, but it is an opportunity to experience God's strength and faithfulness. Community SupportEncourage one another in the faith, reminding each other of God's help and presence in our lives. Praise and ThanksgivingCultivate a heart of gratitude, acknowledging God's help and deliverance in our lives, just as the psalmist does. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 118
What are the Psalms of Lament?
(Psalm 118:17) Does the assertion 'I shall not die, but live' contradict mortality or promise an unrealistic divine protection?
(Jeremiah 13:16-17) Isn't it contradictory for God to demand repentance while also foretelling inevitable punishment?
Why does God allow so many of His followers to doubt His existence?Verse 13. - Thou hast thrust lore at me that I might fall; rather, thou didst thrust (Revised Version). The psalmist recalls the past, and throws himself, as it were, once more into the midst of the struggle. Thou - mine enemy, Babylon - didst make s desperate onset upon me, fully intending my destruction. But the Lord helped me. Frustrated thy purpose - preserved the life, the national life, which thou aimedst at destroying, and so did most effectually "help me."
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew I was pushedדַּחֹ֣ה(da·ḥōh)Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute
Strong's 1760:To push, thrustso hardדְחִיתַ֣נִי(ḏə·ḥî·ṯa·nî)Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 1760:To push, thrustI was falling,לִנְפֹּ֑ל(lin·pōl)Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5307:To fall, liebut the LORDוַ֖יהוָ֣ה(Yah·weh)Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israelhelped me.עֲזָרָֽנִי׃(‘ă·zā·rā·nî)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 5826:To surround, protect, aid
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