Psalms
“The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?”
Psalms 118:6
Psalms 118:6 (KJV) speaks to courage, fear, and God's presence — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.”
Hebrews 13:6“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
Romans 8:31“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalms 27:1“Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.”
Psalms 27:3“Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him:”
2 Chronicles 32:7“With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.”
2 Chronicles 32:8
Common questions
What does Psalms 118:6 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 118:6 reads: "The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?" The verse speaks to courage, fear, and God's presence. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 118 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 118:6 in the King James Version?
Yes. "The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?" is Psalms 118:6 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 118.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 118:6?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 118:6 include Hebrews 13:6, Romans 8:31, and Psalms 27:1. Reading them alongside Psalms 118:6 deepens the theme of courage.
How can I pray with Psalms 118:6?
Read Psalms 118:6 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.