Chapter Summary
Read Psalms Chapter 124 in full above. This chapter is part of the book of Psalms and continues the narrative, teachings, or poetry found throughout this biblical text.
Psalms Chapter 124
Chapter 124 of Psalms from the Holy Bible
Verses
Psalms 124:1
If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;
Psalms 124:2
If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up against us:
Psalms 124:3
Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:
Psalms 124:4
Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul:
Psalms 124:5
Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.
Psalms 124:6
Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.
Psalms 124:7
Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.
Psalms 124:8
Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
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What is Psalms Chapter 124 about?
Psalms Chapter 124 is part of the book of Psalms in the Wisdom Literature (Poetic Books). This chapter contains 8 verses. Read the full text above to study its message in context with the surrounding chapters.
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