Psalms 118:6
Psalms 118:6 in Multiple Translations
The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
Jehovah is on my side; I will not fear: What can man do unto me?
The Lord is on my side; I will have no fear: what is man able to do to me?
The Lord is with me, so I have nothing to fear. No one can harm me.
The Lord is with mee: therefore I will not feare what man can doe vnto me.
Jehovah [is] for me, I do not fear what man doth to me.
The LORD is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do to me?
Then shall I not be confounded, when I shall look into all thy commandments.
Yahweh is ◄on my side/helping me►, so I will not be afraid of anything. No one [RHQ] can do anything that will prevent God from blessing me forever.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 118:6
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Psalms 118:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יְהוָ֣ה
לִ֭/י
לֹ֣א
אִירָ֑א
מַה
יַּעֲשֶׂ֖ה
לִ֣/י
אָדָֽם
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
לִ֭/י
Prep | Suff
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
אִירָ֑א
yârêʼ
H3372
to fear
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
מַה
mâh
H4100
what?
Part
יַּעֲשֶׂ֖ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
לִ֣/י
Prep | Suff
אָדָֽם
ʼâdâm
H120
the man (Adam)
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 118:6
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
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.
לִ֭/י
""
Prep | Suff
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
אִירָ֑א
yârêʼ
H3372
"to fear"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.
Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour
Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.
מַה
mâh
H4100
"what?"
Part
This Hebrew word means what or how, often used to ask questions or express surprise, like in Genesis when God asks Adam what he has done. It can also mean why or when, and is used in various ways throughout the Old Testament. It appears in many KJV translations, including how or what.
Definition: interr pron 1) what, how, of what kind 1a) (interrogative) 1a1) what? 1a2) of what kind 1a3) what? (rhetorical) 1a4) whatsoever, whatever, what 1b) (adverb) 1b1) how, how now 1b2) why 1b3) how! (exclamation) 1c) (with prep) 1c1) wherein?, whereby?, wherewith?, by what means? 1c2) because of what? 1c3) the like of what? 1c3a) how much?, how many?, how often? 1c3b) for how long? 1c4) for what reason?, why?, to what purpose? 1c5) until when?, how long?, upon what?, wherefore? indef pron 2) anything, aught, what may
Usage: Occurs in 655 OT verses. KJV: how (long, oft, (-soever)), (no-) thing, what (end, good, purpose, thing), whereby(-fore, -in, -to, -with), (for) why. See also: Genesis 2:19; Numbers 21:5; 1 Samuel 19:5.
יַּעֲשֶׂ֖ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
לִ֣/י
""
Prep | Suff
אָדָֽם
ʼâdâm
H120
"the man (Adam)"
N-ms
Adam was the first human, created by God and mentioned in Genesis 2:19, who married Eve and had sons including Cain, Abel, and Seth.
Definition: The first named man living at the time before the Flood, first mentioned at Gen.2.19; married to Eve (H2332); father of: Cain (H7014B), Abel (H1893) and Seth (H8352); also translated "man" at Gen.2.19,21,23; 3.8,9,20; 5.2; "mankind" at Deu.32.8; "others" at Job.31.33; Another spelling of a.dam (אָדָם "Adam" H0121) man, human being
Usage: Occurs in 526 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person. See also: Genesis 1:26; Judges 18:7; Psalms 8:5.
Study Notes — Psalms 118:6
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 118:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 118:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 118:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 118:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 118:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 118:6
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 118:6
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 118:6
- Sermons on Psalms 118:6
Context — The LORD Is on My Side
4Let those who fear the LORD say, “His loving devotion endures forever.”
5In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free.
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
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Hebrews 13:6 | So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” |
| 2 | Romans 8:31 | What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? |
| 3 | Psalms 56:4 | In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? |
| 4 | Psalms 56:11 | in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | Psalms 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. |
| 7 | Psalms 27:1–3 | The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread? When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell. Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust. |
| 8 | 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. |
| 9 | Isaiah 51:12 | “I, even I, am He who comforts you. Why should you be afraid of mortal man, of a son of man who withers like grass? |
| 10 | Psalms 23:4 | Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. |
Psalms 118:6 Summary
[This verse means that when we have God on our side, we don't have to be afraid of anything or anyone, because He is our protector and defender. As it says in Psalms 23:4, God is with us and comforts us, even in the darkest times. When we trust in God, we can be confident that He will take care of us, no matter what happens, and that's why we can say, 'What can man do to me?' with faith and courage.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to say 'The LORD is on my side' in Psalms 118:6?
This phrase means that God is our ally, our protector, and our defender, as seen in other scriptures like Psalms 23:4, where David says, 'Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me.'
Why should we not be afraid when the LORD is on our side?
We should not be afraid because God's presence and power give us confidence and protection, as stated in Isaiah 41:10, 'So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.'
What does the verse mean by 'What can man do to me'?
This phrase is a declaration of trust in God's protection and provision, acknowledging that no human can ultimately harm us when God is on our side, as expressed in Jeremiah 1:8, 'Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,' declares the LORD.
How can we apply this verse to our everyday lives?
We can apply this verse by trusting in God's sovereignty and goodness, even in difficult circumstances, and remembering that our ultimate security and protection come from Him, as stated in Proverbs 29:25, 'Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am currently afraid or feeling vulnerable, and how can I apply the truth of Psalms 118:6 to those situations?
- In what ways can I practically trust in God's presence and power in my daily life, just like the psalmist does in this verse?
- How does the knowledge that 'The LORD is on my side' change my perspective on the challenges I face, and what difference does it make in my relationships with others?
- What are some ways I can 'fear the LORD' as mentioned in the surrounding verses, and how will that impact my trust in Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 118:6
The Lord [is] on my side,.... Or "for me" (s); he was on the side of David, hence all his prosperity and victories, the wonderful things done by him, his exaltation to the throne, and the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 118:6
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 118:6
A frail and impotent creature in himself, and much more when he is opposed to the Almighty God.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 118:6
Psalms 118:6 The LORD [is] on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?Ver. 6. I will not fear, &c.] See Psalms 56:4; Psalms 56:11.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 118:6
(6) A reminiscence of Psa 56:9-11.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 118:6
6. From Psalms 56:9; Psalms 56:11. Cited in Hebrews 13:6.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 118:6
The Lord is on my side - Margin, as in Hebrew,” for me.” The Lord is with me. He is my helper. He defends my cause. I will not fear - I have nothing to be afraid of.
Sermons on Psalms 118:6
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I Don't Know How to Go On by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power and strength of God in overcoming challenges and obstacles. He encourages the audience to thank God for the victory and to trust i |
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This Is the Day by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the anticipation of the day when God would send his only begotten Son into the world to redeem mankind from sin. The sermon emphasizes the spi |
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The Consequences of Preaching the Truth by Keith Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of enduring through trials and attacks from the enemy, focusing on the need to keep one's eyes on God and find strength in His Word. It highli |
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Exposition on Psalm 118 by St. Augustine | St. Augustine preaches on the importance of praising the Lord and confessing His goodness, emphasizing that God's mercy endures forever. He encourages all, from Israel to those who |
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A Manifestation of God in Answer to Prayer by T.M. Anderson | T.M. Anderson preaches on the power of prevailing prayer as demonstrated in Acts 4:31, where the believers were filled with the Holy Ghost after praying together. The believers exp |
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Strength Against Slander by Thomas a Kempis | Thomas a Kempis emphasizes the importance of not being swayed by the opinions of others, urging listeners to focus on their relationship with God and not be disturbed by fleeting w |
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If God Is for Us by Anton Bosch | Anton Bosch delves into the profound truth of Romans 8:31, emphasizing the significance of the word 'if' in the verse as a warning that God may not always be for us. He highlights |