Psalms 124:2

in Jerusalem. Mountains surround it. And the Lord surrounds his people, from this time forward and even forever.

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In The King James Version

If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up against us:

In Context

1A Canticle in steps. Those who trust in the Lord will be like the mountain of Zion. He will not be disturbed for eternity, who dwells

3For the Lord will not allow the rod of sinners to remain over the lot of the just, so that the just may not extend their hands toward iniquity.

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Cross References

Psalms 3:1A Psalm of David. When he fled from the face of his son, Absalom.

Psalms 21:1Unto the end. For the tasks of early morning. A Psalm of David.

Psalms 56:10I will confess to you, O Lord, among the peoples. I will compose a psalm to you among the nations.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 124:2-6

The Security of God's People. 1 If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say; 2 If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us: 3 Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us: 4 Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul: 5 Then the proud waters had gone over our soul. The people of God, being here called upon to praise God for their deliverance, are to take notice, I. Of the malice of men, by which they… Read the whole commentary →

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