Psalm 118:12-14

Contemporary English Version

¹²They swarmed around like bees,
but by the power of the Lord,
    I got rid of them
    and their fiery sting.
¹³Their attacks were so fierce
that I nearly fell,
    but the Lord helped me.
¹⁴^(A) My power and my strength
come from the Lord,
    and he has saved me.

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Psalm 118:12-14

New International Version

¹²They swarmed around me like bees,^(A)
    but they were consumed as quickly as burning thorns;^(B)
    in the name of the Lord I cut them down.^(C)
¹³I was pushed back and about to fall,
    but the Lord helped me.^(D)
¹⁴The Lord is my strength^(E) and my defense^[a];
    he has become my salvation.^(F)