Psalms 124:2-3 God's Faithfulness in Delivering His People

2 if the Lord had not been on our side
when men attacked us,

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

Meaning of Psalms 124:2-3

Psalms 124:2 illustrates unwavering reliance on God's protection, emphasizing His pivotal role in our deliverance. "If the Lord had not been on our side when people attacked us," the psalm underscores God's ever-present help in times of peril, inspiring trust and gratitude for His steadfast guardianship.

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