Psalms 124:3
They had then swallowed vs vp quicke, when their wrath was kindled against vs.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:
In Context
2If the Lord had not bene on our side, when men rose vp against vs,
4Then the waters had drowned vs, and the streame had gone ouer our soule:
Cross References
1 Samuel 20:30Then was Saul angrie with Ionathan, and sayde vnto him, Thou sonne of the wicked rebellious woman, doe not I know, that thou hast chosen the sonne of Ishai to thy confusion, and to the confusion and shame of thy mother?
Esther 3:12Then were the Kings scribes called on the thirteenth day of the first moneth, and there was written (according to all that Haman commanded) vnto the Kings officers, and to the captaines that were ouer euery prouince, and to the rulers of euery people, and to euery prouince, according to the writing thereof, and to euery people according to their language: in the name of King Ahashuerosh was it written, and sealed with the Kings ring.
Psalms 35:25Let them not say in their hearts, O our soule reioyce: neither let them say, We haue deuoured him.
Psalms 57:3He will send from heauen, and saue me from the reproofe of him that would swallowe me. Selah. God wil send his mercy, and his trueth.
Psalms 76:10Surely the rage of man shall turne to thy praise: the remnant of the rage shalt thou restrayne.
Psalms 83:5For they haue consulted together in heart, and haue made a league against thee:
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 →