Psalms 118:5-7 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

I called upon the Lord in distress As if he had said, You may see an example of the divine mercy in me, who was in grievous straits and dangers, but, imploring God's protection and help, he answered me, and set me in a large place He not only delivered me, but placed me in a secure condition, free from all such molestation. Dr. Waterland renders the clause, The Lord answered me with enlargement. The Lord is on my side It is evident he takes my part; I will not fear, &c. Though I have many enemies, I am not afraid of them, for greater is he that is for me than all those that are against me. What can man do unto me? Man, a frail and impotent creature in himself, and much more when he is opposed to the almighty God. He can do nothing to me but what God permits him to do; nothing but what God can and will make to work for my good. The apostle quotes this verse with application to all true Christians, Hebrews 13:6. The Lord taketh my part, &c. He is present with my helpers, and enables them to defend me; therefore shall I see my desire, &c. I shall see my enemies defeated in their designs against me.