124:1 [A Song of Ascents. Of David.] If it had not been the LORD who was on our side-- let Israel now say-- 124:2 if it had not been the LORD who was on our side when people rose up against us, 124:3 then they would have swallowed us up alive, when their anger was kindled against us; 124:4 then the flood would have swept us away, the torrent would have gone over us; 124:5 then over us would have gone the raging waters. 124:6 Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as prey to their teeth! 124:7 We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken, and we have escaped! 124:8 Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.