Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD is with me; he is my helper. I look in triumph on my enemies. New Living Translation Yes, the LORD is for me; he will help me. I will look in triumph at those who hate me. English Standard Version The LORD is on my side as my helper; I shall look in triumph on those who hate me. Berean Standard Bible The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me. King James Bible The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me. New King James Version The LORD is for me among those who help me; Therefore I shall see my desire on those who hate me. New American Standard Bible The LORD is for me among those who help me; Therefore I will look with satisfaction on those who hate me. NASB 1995 The LORD is for me among those who help me; Therefore I will look with satisfaction on those who hate me. NASB 1977 The LORD is for me among those who help me; Therefore I shall look with satisfaction on those who hate me. Legacy Standard Bible Yahweh is for me among those who help me; Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me. Amplified Bible The LORD is on my side, He is among those who help me; Therefore I will look [in triumph] on those who hate me. Christian Standard Bible The LORD is my helper; therefore, I will look in triumph on those who hate me. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD is my helper, Therefore, I will look in triumph on those who hate me. American Standard Version Jehovah is on my side among them that help me: Therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me. Contemporary English Version With the LORD on my side, I will defeat my hateful enemies. English Revised Version The LORD is on my side among them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD is on my side as my helper. I will see [the defeat of] those who hate me. Good News Translation It is the LORD who helps me, and I will see my enemies defeated. International Standard Version With the LORD beside me as my helper, I will triumph over those who hate me. Majority Standard Bible The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me. NET Bible The LORD is on my side as my helper. I look in triumph on those who hate me. New Heart English Bible The LORD is my helper; and I will look in triumph on those who hate me. Webster's Bible Translation The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me. World English Bible Yahweh is on my side among those who help me. Therefore I will look in triumph at those who hate me. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYHWH [is] for me among my helpers, "" And I look on those hating me. Young's Literal Translation Jehovah is for me among my helpers, And I -- I look on those hating me. Smith's Literal Translation Jehovah for me in my help, and I shall look upon those hating me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Lord is my helper: and I will look over my enemies. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The LORD is with me as my helper; I shall look in triumph on my foes. New Revised Standard Version The LORD is on my side to help me; I shall look in triumph on those who hate me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe LORD is my helper; therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH is my helper and I shall gaze upon those who hate me. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The LORD is for me as my helper; And I shall gaze upon them that hate me. Brenton Septuagint Translation The Lord is my helper; and I shall see my desire upon mine enemies. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good…6The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? 7The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me. 8It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.… Cross References Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Isaiah 41:10 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. Isaiah 50:9 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. Micah 7:8-10 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. 2 Timothy 4:17 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. Psalm 54:4 Surely God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my soul. Psalm 56:9 Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. By this I will know that God is on my side. Psalm 124:1-3 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, Jeremiah 20:11 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. 1 John 4:4 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. Deuteronomy 31:6 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.” Joshua 1:5 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. 2 Chronicles 32:7-8 “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. 1 Samuel 17:45-47 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.” Treasury of Scripture The LORD takes my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire on them that hate me. taketh Psalm 54:4 Psalm 55:18 1 Chronicles 12:18 therefore Psalm 54:7 Psalm 59:10 Psalm 92:11 Jump to Previous Desire Enemies Gaze Great Hate Haters Hating Help Helper Part Satisfaction Side TriumphJump to Next Desire Enemies Gaze Great Hate Haters Hating Help Helper Part Satisfaction Side TriumphPsalm 118 1. An exhortation to praise God for his mercy5. The psalmist by his experience shows how good it is to trust in God 19. Under the type of the psalmist the coming of Christ in his kingdom is expressed The LORD is on my side This phrase is a profound declaration of divine support and presence. The Hebrew word for "LORD" here is "Yahweh," the covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. The phrase "on my side" suggests a personal and intimate relationship with God, indicating His active involvement in the psalmist's life. Historically, this assurance of God's presence would have been a source of immense comfort and strength to the Israelites, who often faced overwhelming odds. Theologically, it underscores the belief that God is not distant but is a present help in times of trouble, aligning with the broader biblical narrative of God's faithfulness to His people. as my helper I will look in triumph on those who hate me Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people. 2. The Psalmist Traditionally attributed to King David, though the specific author is not definitively known. The psalmist expresses personal trust in God's deliverance. 3. Enemies/Haters Those who oppose or seek harm against the psalmist, representing any adversarial force against God's people. 4. Israel The nation often represented in the Psalms, experiencing God's deliverance and protection. 5. The Temple While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of Psalm 118 is often associated with worship and thanksgiving, possibly during a festival at the Temple. Teaching Points God as Our HelperRecognize that God is actively involved in our lives, providing help and support in times of need. Confidence in God's Presence Develop a deep-seated confidence that God is on your side, which can transform fear into faith. Triumph Over Adversity Understand that with God’s help, we can face and overcome opposition, looking upon our challenges with a sense of victory. Trust in God's Faithfulness Trust in the unchanging nature of God’s promises, knowing that He is faithful to deliver and protect His people. Living with Assurance Live with the assurance that God’s presence and help are constant, allowing you to face life’s challenges with courage and peace.(7) Made up of Psalm 54:4-7, where see Notes.Verse 7. - The Lord taketh my part with them that help me; literally, the Lord is on my side among my helpers (comp. Psalm 54:4). Therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me (comp. Psalm 54:7; Psalm 59:10). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The LORD isיְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel with me; לִ֭י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew He is my helper. בְּעֹזְרָ֑י (bə·‘ō·zə·rāy) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 5826: To surround, protect, aid Therefore I וַ֝אֲנִ֗י (wa·’ă·nî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I will look in triumph אֶרְאֶ֥ה (’er·’eh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7200: To see on those who hate me. בְשֹׂנְאָֽי׃ (ḇə·śō·nə·’āy) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 8130: To hate Links Psalm 118:7 NIVPsalm 118:7 NLT Psalm 118:7 ESV Psalm 118:7 NASB Psalm 118:7 KJV Psalm 118:7 BibleApps.com Psalm 118:7 Biblia Paralela Psalm 118:7 Chinese Bible Psalm 118:7 French Bible Psalm 118:7 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 118:7 Yahweh is on my side among those (Psalm Ps Psa.) |