Psalms 124
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1If it had not been Yahweh who was on our side, let Israel now say, 2if it had not been Yahweh who was on our side, when men rose up against us; 3then they would have swallowed us up alive, when their wrath was kindled against us; 4then the waters would have overwhelmed us, the stream would have gone over our soul; 5then the proud waters would have gone over our soul. 6Blessed be Yahweh, who has not given us as a prey to their teeth. 7Our soul has escaped like a bird out of the fowler’s snare. The snare is broken, and we have escaped. 8Our help is in Yahweh’s name, who made heaven and earth.
World English Bible (public domain)
“"Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth."”
Psalms 124:8
Summary
Psalms 124 is a thanksgiving psalm attributed to David, expressing gratitude to God for deliverance from peril. It reflects on Israel's past dangers and acknowledges that if the Lord had not been on their side, the consequences would have been dire. The imagery used suggests being attacked by ferocious forces compared to devouring beasts or overwhelming floods. The psalm highlights the importance of God's presence and protection in delivering His people from enemies. It closes with a confident affirming declaration that their help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth, underscoring divine sovereignty and continued faithfulness.
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