Psalm 124

A Song of degrees. Of David.

1 If it had not been Jehovah who was for us—oh let Israel say— 2 If it had not been Jehovah who was for us, when men rose up against us, 3 Then they had swallowed us up alive, when their anger was kindled against us; 4 Then the waters had overwhelmed us, a torrent had gone over our soul; 5 Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.

6  Blessed be Jehovah, who gave us not up a prey to their teeth! 7  Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we have escaped. 8  Our help is in the name of Jehovah, the maker of heavens and earth.