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Psalms 124:3

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

when their anger flared against us, then they would have swallowed us alive,

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

They would have made a meal of us while still living, in the heat of their wrath against us:

Free Bible Version

They would have swallowed us alive when their anger raged against us.

Geneva Bible 1599

They had then swallowed vs vp quicke, when their wrath was kindled against vs.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:

One Unity Resource Bible

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

Translation for Translators

we would have all been killed [IDM] because they were very angry with us!

Unlocked Literal Bible

then they would have swallowed us up alive when their anger raged against us.

Noah Webster Bible

Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:

World English Bible

then they would have swallowed us up alive, when their wrath was kindled against us,

Young's Literal Translation

Then alive they had swallowed us up, In the burning of their anger against us,

Context

Our Help Is in the Name of the LORD

²if the LORD had not been on our side when men attacked us, ³when their anger flared against us, then they would have swallowed us alive, ⁴then the floods would have engulfed us, then the torrent would have overwhelmed us,

Summary

In this verse, the psalmist vividly portrays the perilous situation that Israel faced, likening it to a potential disaster that could have overwhelmed them. The imagery of being swallowed alive by raging waters signifies the magnitude of the threat they were up against. Despite the grave danger, the psalmist acknowledges that their deliverance came from the Lord, who rescued them from the brink of destruction. This verse serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and protection in times of crisis, showing that He is the ultimate source of help and salvation for His people.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Then--that is, the time of our danger. quick--literally, "living" (Num 16:32-33), description of ferocity.

Psalms 124:3

Our Help Is in the Name of the LORD

²if the LORD had not been on our side when men attacked us, ³when their anger flared against us, then they would have swallowed us alive, ⁴then the floods would have engulfed us, then the torrent would have overwhelmed us,

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Berean Standard Bible

when their anger flared against us, then they would have swallowed us alive,

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

They would have made a meal of us while still living, in the heat of their wrath against us:

Free Bible Version

They would have swallowed us alive when their anger raged against us.

Geneva Bible 1599

They had then swallowed vs vp quicke, when their wrath was kindled against vs.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:

One Unity Resource Bible

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

Translation for Translators

we would have all been killed [IDM] because they were very angry with us!

Unlocked Literal Bible

then they would have swallowed us up alive when their anger raged against us.

Noah Webster Bible

Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:

World English Bible

then they would have swallowed us up alive, when their wrath was kindled against us,

Young's Literal Translation

Then alive they had swallowed us up, In the burning of their anger against us,