Psalms 124:2
If the LORD had not been for us, When men rose up against us,
Noyes 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
3Then had they swallowed us up alive, When their wrath burned against us;
Cross References
Psalms 3:1“A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom.” How many, O LORD, are mine enemies! How many are they who rise up against me!
Psalms 21:1“For the leader of the music. A psalm of David.” The king rejoiceth in thy strength, O LORD! Yea, he doth greatly exult in thy protection.
Psalms 22:16For dogs have surrounded me; Bands of evil-doers have encompassed me,—Like lions my hands and my feet.
Psalms 56:10Through God shall I praise his word; I shall glory in the promise of Jehovah.
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 →