Psalms 124 (ESV)

8 verses · English Standard Version · Essentially literal

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Psalms Chapter 124 contains 8 verses and is presented here in the English Standard Version (ESV), which uses a essentially literal approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1If it had not been the LORD who was on our side — let Israel now say —

2if it had not been the LORD who was on our side when people rose up against us,

3then they would have swallowed us up alive, when their anger was kindled against us;

4then the flood would have swept us away, the torrent would have gone over us;

5then over us would have gone the raging waters.

6Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as prey to their teeth!

7We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken, and we have escaped!

8Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.

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What is Psalms 124 in the ESV?

Psalms 124 in the English Standard Version (ESV) contains 8 verses. The ESV uses a essentially literal approach, first published in 2001 (rev. 2016).

How does the ESV translate Psalms 124 differently?

The English Standard Version uses essentially literal, balancing accuracy with modern readability. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 124 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 124 (ESV)?

Psalms Chapter 124 contains 8 verses in the English Standard Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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