Psalms 124:2

What does Psalms 124:2 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 124:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

If it had not been Jehovah who was on our side, When men rose up against us;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

If it had not been Jehovah who was on our side, When men rose up against us;

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men came up against us;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Save <FI>for<Fi> Jehovah--who hath been for us, In the rising up of man against us,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

In Jerusalem. Mountains are round about it: so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth now and for ever.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

If it had not been Jehovah who was for us, when men rose up against us,

Context

v.1If it had not been Jehovah who was on our side, Let Israel now say,

v.2This passage

v.3Then they had swallowed us up alive, When their wrath was kindled against us:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 22:16

    For dogs have compassed me: A company of evil-doers have inclosed me; They pierced my hands and my feet.

  • Psalms 37:32

    The wicked watcheth the righteous, And seeketh to slay him.

  • Psalms 21:1

    The king shall joy in thy strength, O Jehovah; And in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!

  • Psalms 3:1

    Jehovah, how are mine adversaries increased! Many are they that rise up against me.

  • Psalms 22:12

    Many bulls have compassed me; Strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round.

  • Numbers 16:2

    and they rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty princes of the congregation, called to the assembly, men of renown;

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