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Psalms 124:2 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up "
Psalms 124:2
Verse in Context
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[[A Song of degrees of David.]] If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;
If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up
Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled
Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul:
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Psalms 124:1
"[[A Song of degrees of David.]] If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;"
Psalms 124:3
"Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled"
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."
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