Psalms 124:2
If it had not been Jehovah who was on our side, When men rose up against us;
American Standard Version
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
1If it had not been Jehovah who was on our side, Let Israel now say,
3Then they had swallowed us up alive, When their wrath was kindled against us;
Cross References
Psalms 3:1Jehovah, how are mine adversaries increased! Many are they that rise up against me.
Psalms 21:1The king shall joy in thy strength, O Jehovah; And in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
Psalms 22:16For dogs have compassed me: A company of evil-doers have inclosed me; They pierced my hands and my feet.
Psalms 56:10In God (I will praise [his] word), In Jehovah (I will praise [his] word),
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 →