Psalms 124:1
What does Psalms 124:1 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 124:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000If it had not been Jehovah who was on our side, Let Israel now say,
KJV
King James Version · 1611If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901If it had not been Jehovah who was on our side, Let Israel now say,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949If it had not been the Lord who was on our side (let Israel now say);
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862A Song of the Ascents, by David. Save <FI>for<Fi> Jehovah--who hath been for us, (Pray, let Israel say),
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A gradual canticle. They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Sion: he shall not be moved for ever that dwelleth
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890If it had not been Jehovah who was for us — oh let Israel say —
Context
v.1This passage
v.2If it had not been Jehovah who was on our side, When men rose up against us;
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 27:1
Jehovah is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?
- Psalms 128:1
Blessed is every one that feareth Jehovah, That walketh in his ways.
- Psalms 122:1
I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go unto the house of Jehovah.
- Psalms 121:1
I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains: From whence shall my help come?
- Romans 8:31
What then shall we say to these things? If Godisfor us, whoisagainst us?
- Psalms 133:1
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!
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