Psalms 124:2
if the LORD had not been on our side when men attacked us,
Berean Standard Bible
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 the LORD had not been on our side— let Israel now declare—
3when their anger flared against us, then they would have swallowed us alive,
Cross References
Psalms 3:1O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me!
Psalms 21:1O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!
Psalms 22:16For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet.
Psalms 56:10In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise,
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 →