Psalms 124:2
If it had not been, Yahweh, who was on our side, when men rose up against us,
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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, Yahweh, who was on our side, oh might Israel say:
3Then, alive, had they swallowed us up, in the glow of their anger against us;
Cross References
Psalms 3:1Yahweh! how have mine adversaries multiplied, Multitudes, are rising against me;
Psalms 21:1O Yahweh, in thy strength, will the king rejoice, and, in thy salvation, how greatly will he exult!
Psalms 22:16For dogs have surrounded me,—An assembly of evil doers, have encircled me, They have pierced my hands and my feet,
Psalms 56:10In God, will I praise with good cause: In Yahweh, will I praise with good cause;
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 →