Psalm 124 :: Revised Standard Version (RSV)

Praise for Rescue from Enemies.

Psa 124:1

Psa 124:1A Song of Ascents. Of David. If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, let Israel now say--

Psa 124:2

Psa 124:2if it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up against us,

Psa 124:3

Psa 124:3then they would have swallowed us up alive, when their anger was kindled against us;

Psa 124:4

Psa 124:4then the flood would have swept us away, the torrent would have gone over us;

Psa 124:5

Psa 124:5then over us would have gone the raging waters.

Psa 124:6

Psa 124:6Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as prey to their teeth!

Psa 124:7

Psa 124:7We have escaped as a bird from the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken, and we have escaped!

Psa 124:8

Psa 124:8Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.

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Psalm 124 :: Revised Standard Version (RSV)

Praise for Rescue from Enemies.

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