Psalms 124:2
'If it had not been the LORD who was for us, when men rose up against us,
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 Song of Ascents; of David. 'If it had not been the LORD who was for us', let Israel now say;
3Then they had swallowed us up alive, when their wrath was kindled against us;
Cross References
Psalms 3:1(3-1) A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. (3-2) LORD, how many are mine adversaries become! Many are they that rise up against me.
Psalms 21:1(21-1) For the Leader. A Psalm of David. (21-2) O LORD, in Thy strength the king rejoiceth; and in Thy salvation how greatly doth he exult!
Psalms 22:16(22-17) For dogs have encompassed me; a company of evil-doers have inclosed me; like a lion, they are at my hands and my feet.
Psalms 56:10(56-11) In God — I will praise His word — in the LORD — 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 →