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Psalms Chapter 124 (ROTHERHAM)

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Psalms Chapter 124 (ROTHERHAM)
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1 If it had not been, Yahweh, who was on our side, oh might Israel say:

2 If it had not been, Yahweh, who was on our side, when men rose up against us,

3 Then, alive, had they swallowed us up, in the glow of their anger against us;

4 Then, the waters, had whelmed us, the torrent, gone over our soul;

5 Then, had gone over our soul the waters so proud!

6 Blessed, be Yahweh, who gave us not as prey to their teeth.

7 Our soul, as a bird, hath escaped from the snare of the fowlers, The snare, is broken, and, we, are escaped:

8 Our help, is in the Name of Yahweh, who made heaven and earth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Psalm 124 about?
It's a psalm of thanksgiving for deliverance, repeatedly asking "If it had not been the LORD who was on our side" while enemies rose up against Israel (vv.1-2).
What image does the psalm use for the escape in verse 7?
V.7 says, "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped," picturing a narrow escape from a trap.
How does the psalm conclude?
V.8 concludes, "Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth." Compare Romans 8:31.

Today's Verse

Yonder is the sea, great and wide, Wherein are things creeping innumerable, Both small and great beasts.

Psalms 104:25 | ASV

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