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Psalm 124 :: Amplified Bible (AMP)

Praise for Rescue from Enemies.

Psa 124:1

Psa 124:1

A Song of [fn]Ascents. Of David.

“If it had not been the LORD who was on our side,”

Let Israel now say,

Psa 124:2

Psa 124:2

“If it had not been the LORD who was on our side

When men rose up against us,

Psa 124:3

Psa 124:3

Then they would have [quickly] swallowed us alive,

When their wrath was kindled against us;

Psa 124:4

Psa 124:4

Then the waters would have engulfed us,

The torrent would have swept over our soul;

Psa 124:5

Psa 124:5

Then the [fn]raging waters would have swept over our soul.”

Psa 124:6

Psa 124:6

Blessed be the LORD,

Who has not given us as prey to be torn by their teeth.

Psa 124:7

Psa 124:7

We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowlers;

The trap is broken and we have escaped.

Psa 124:8

Psa 124:8

Our help is in the name of the LORD,

Who made heaven and earth.

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AMP Footnotes
See Psalm 120 title note.
I.e. arrogant enemies.
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