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The Readable Bible · Threads

Psalm 124

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Psalm 124 . 1

1 A song of ascents. Of David. If the LORD had not been on our side—let Israel now declare—CPsalm 124:1-8TOSKPsalm 124:1

Psalm 124 . 2

2 if the LORD had not been on our side when men attacked us,CPsalm 124:1-8TOSKPsalm 124:2

Psalm 124 . 3

3 when their anger flared against us, then they would have swallowed us alive,CPsalm 124:1-8TOSKPsalm 124:3

Psalm 124 . 4

4 then the floods would have engulfed us, then the torrent would have overwhelmed us,CPsalm 124:1-8TOSKPsalm 124:4

Psalm 124 . 5

5 then the raging waters would have swept us away.CPsalm 124:1-8TOSKPsalm 124:5

Psalm 124 . 6

6 Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as prey to their teeth.CPsalm 124:1-8TOSKPsalm 124:6

Psalm 124 . 7

7 We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler; the net is torn, and we have slipped away.CPsalm 124:1-8TOSKPsalm 124:7

Psalm 124 . 8

8 Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.CPsalm 124:1-8TOSKPsalm 124:8

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Chiasm 1

Psalm 124:1–8 — Chiasm

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Shaped Psalm 124:1–8