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God is the Ultimate Helper
Commentators note that while the psalmist had human allies, his ultimate confidence was in God. God wasn't just another helper; He was the principal helper working with and through them. This teaches that while we can be grateful for human support, our ultimate trust and reliance should always be placed in the Lord, who is our primary defender.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 118:7
18th Century
Theologian
The Lord takes my part with them that help me - The psalmist had friends. There were those who stood by him. He relied, indeed, on …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 118:7
19th Century
Bishop
Made up of Psalm 54:4-7, where you can see the Notes.
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 118:7–8
19th Century
Preacher
The LORD takes my part with those who help me: therefore I shall see my desire upon those who hate me. It is better to trust in the LORD than t…
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John Gill
On Psalms 118:7
17th Century
Pastor
The Lord takes my part with them that help me
With the four hundred men that were with David, and stood by him in his troubles…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 118:1–18
17th Century
Minister
The account the psalmist here gives of his troubles is very applicable to Christ: many hated him without a cause; indeed, the Lord himself chastene…