New International Version I was pushed back and about to fall, but the LORD helped me. New Living Translation My enemies did their best to kill me, but the LORD rescued me. English Standard Version I was pushed hard, so that I was falling, but the LORD helped me. Berean Standard Bible I was pushed so hard I was falling, but the LORD helped me. Berean Literal Bible You have severely thrust me that I might fall, and YHWH helped me. King James Bible Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me. New King James Version You pushed me violently, that I might fall, But the LORD helped me. New American Standard Bible You pushed me violently so that I was falling, But the LORD helped me. NASB 1995 You pushed me violently so that I was falling, But the LORD helped me. NASB 1977 You pushed me violently so that I was falling, But the LORD helped me. Legacy Standard Bible You pushed me down violently to make me fall, But Yahweh helped me. Amplified Bible You [my enemy] pushed me violently so that I was falling, But the LORD helped me. Berean Annotated Bible I was pushed so hard I was falling, but the LORD {YHWH} helped me. Christian Standard Bible They pushed me hard to make me fall, but the LORD helped me. Holman Christian Standard Bible You pushed me hard to make me fall, but the LORD helped me. American Standard Version Thou didst thrust sore at me that I might fall; But Jehovah helped me. Contemporary English Version Their attacks were so fierce that I nearly fell, but the LORD helped me. English Revised Version Thou didst thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me. GOD'S WORD® Translation They pushed hard to make me fall, but the LORD helped me. Good News Translation I was fiercely attacked and was being defeated, but the LORD helped me. International Standard Version Indeed, 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 Bible I was pushed hard, to make me fall, but the LORD helped me. Webster's Bible Translation Thou 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 Bible You 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. Berean Literal Bible You have severely thrust me that I might fall, and YHWH helped me. Young's Literal Translation Thou hast sorely thrust me to fall, And Jehovah hath helped me. Smith's Literal Translation Being 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 Version 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 BibleI 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 1917Thou 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 (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) 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 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.… Cross References I was pushed so hard I was falling, Psalm 94:18-19 If I say, “My foot is slipping,” Your loving devotion, O LORD, supports me. / When anxiety overwhelms me, Your consolation delights my soul. Psalm 56:13 For You have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. Psalm 37:24 Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand. but the LORD helped me. Psalm 54:4 Surely God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my soul. 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 41:13 For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand and tells you: Do not fear, I will help you. 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. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 But 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 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Exodus 15:2 The 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 12:2 Surely 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 22:19 They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support. 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.” 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. Psalm 56:3-4 When 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? 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 truly as the LORD liveth, and as thy soul liveth, there is but a step between me and death. Jump to Previous Fall Falling Hard Helped Helper Pushed Sore Sorely Thrust ViolentlyJump to Next Fall Falling Hard Helped Helper Pushed Sore Sorely Thrust ViolentlyPsalm 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 I was pushed so hard I was falling, The psalmist recalls being pressed to the point of collapse by hostile forces. Whether from enemy attack, personal danger, or national distress, the threat was real and overwhelming. Psa 94:18-19 “My foot is slipping,” Your loving devotion, O LORD,… but the LORD helped me. God intervened when human strength had failed. His help showed His faithfulness to His covenant people and turned imminent defeat into deliverance. Psa 54:4 Surely God is my helper; the Lord is my sustainer… 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. Adversaries Though not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context implies opposition or enemies who were causing the psalmist to stumble. 4. Jerusalem While not directly mentioned in this verse, Psalm 118 is part of the Hallel, often sung during Jewish festivals in Jerusalem. 5. The Festival of Tabernacles This 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 Faithfulness Trust in God's consistent character and His promises to support and deliver us in times of trouble. Spiritual Resilience Understand that being "pushed hard" is part of the Christian journey, but it is an opportunity to experience God's strength and faithfulness. Community Support Encourage one another in the faith, reminding each other of God's help and presence in our lives. Praise and Thanksgiving Cultivate a heart of gratitude, acknowledging God's help and deliverance in our lives, just as the psalmist does. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 118:13?2. How does Psalm 118:13 illustrate God's strength in overcoming adversity? 3. What does "pushed me violently" reveal about spiritual battles we face today? 4. How can we apply God's help in Psalm 118:13 to personal struggles? 5. Connect Psalm 118:13 with another scripture about God's deliverance from enemies. 6. How can trusting God in Psalm 118:13 strengthen our faith during trials? 7. What is the historical context of Psalm 118:13 in the Bible? 8. How does Psalm 118:13 reflect God's role in human struggles? 9. What is the theological significance of Psalm 118:13? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 118? 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." Psalm 118:13 captures the entire gospel pattern in miniature: fierce pressure, real collapse, and decisive rescue. Believers should expect opposition and even moments of stumbling, but never abandonment. The Lord’s help is certain, timely, and sufficient, turning imminent defeat into enduring testimony. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I was pushedדַּחֹ֣ה (da·ḥōh) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 1760: To push, thrust so hard דְחִיתַ֣נִי (ḏə·ḥî·ṯa·nî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 1760: To push, thrust I was falling, לִנְפֹּ֑ל (lin·pōl) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5307: To fall, lie but the LORD וַ֖יהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel helped me. עֲזָרָֽנִי׃ (‘ă·zā·rā·nî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 5826: To surround, protect, aid Additonal Resources Psalm 118:13 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 118:13 Bible Gateway Psalm 118:13 Bible.com Psalm 118:13 NIV |
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