Psalms 124:1

“If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;”

"If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;" - Psalms 124:1
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What does Psalms 124:1 mean?

Psalm 124:1 in the King James Version reads, "If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say." This verse comes from the Book of Psalms, which is a collection of 150 poems and songs that were used in ancient Israel for worship and prayer. The Psalms cover a…

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The Secure Stronghold: A Reflection on Psalm 124:1

In the midst of life's tumultuous storms and trials, Psalm 124:1 offers a profound reminder of God's unyielding presence and unwavering support in our lives. The verse, "If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;" echoes with a historical significance…

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A Prayer of Thanksgiving for God's Unfailing Presence

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and reverence, recognizing Your unwavering presence in our lives. As we reflect on the profound words of Psalm 124:1, "If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;" we are reminded of…

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Psalms 124:1 - "If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;"
A giant grouper fish, over a coral reef in the ocean, professional photography, extreme detail ( Psalms 124:1-6 KJVA A Song of degrees of David. 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. (6) Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.
A giant grouper fish, over a coral reef in the ocean, professional photography, extreme detail ( Psalms 124:1-6 KJVA A Song of degrees of David. 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. (6) Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.
Psalms 124:5 - "Then the proud waters had gone over our soul."
"Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth." - Psalms 124:6
"Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth." - Psalms 124:8
Psalms 124:8 - "Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth."
Psalms 124:6 - "Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth."
"Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul:" - Psalms 124:4
Psalms 124:4 - "Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul:"
Psalms 124:3 - "Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:"
Psalms 124:7 - "Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped."
"Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes." - Psalms 119:124
Psalms 119:124 - "Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes."
Psalms 124:2 - "If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up against us:"
"Then the proud waters had gone over our soul." - Psalms 124:5
"Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:" - Psalms 124:3
"Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped." - Psalms 124:7
"If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up against us:" - Psalms 124:2
Psalms 128:1 - "Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways."
Psalms 122:1 - "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD."
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Psalms 15:1 (KJVA) 1 A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
Psalms 15:1 (KJVA) 1 A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
Psalms 64:1 - "Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy."
Psalms 14:1 (KJVA) 1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Psalms 14:1 (KJVA) 1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Psalms 14:1 (KJVA) 1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Psalms 14:1 (KJVA) 1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.