Psalms 118:12

They compassed mee about like Bees, they are quenched as the fire of thornes: for in the Name of the Lord I wil destroy them. Psalms 118:12 (KJV)

The passage quoted above does not appear in any verse of the King James Version of the Bible. Consequently, any surrounding discussion that treats it as a biblical verse—referring to a preceding verse 11 and a continuation in verse 12—is unfounded. The claim that this wording is found in Psalm 118:12 is therefore inaccurate.

The imagery described—enemies likened to bees that surround, and a fire of thorns that is quickly quenched—can be vivid and evocative, but without a scriptural source it remains a literary construction rather than a citation of divine text. While such language may inspire reflection, it must be recognized that it is not part of the canonical wording of Psalms in the KJV.

This situation underscores the importance of careful verification of verse texts before employing them in study or teaching. Accurate citation safeguards the integrity of biblical exposition and prevents the inadvertent spread of misinformation. When a passage is presented as scriptural, readers naturally assume it carries the authority of the inspired word; therefore, confirming its presence in the accepted translation is essential.

In summary, the quoted sentence, although poetically striking, is not found in Psalm 118:12 of the King James Version. It should be treated as a non‑biblical phrase, and any theological conclusions drawn from it must be clearly distinguished from genuine scriptural teaching. Faithful study demands that only verified biblical text be presented as Scripture, preserving both truth and trustworthiness in the community’s engagement with God’s Word.