Psalms 124:1

"Psalms."

Key Reflection

The term "Psalms" in Psalms 124:1 introduces a collection of poetic and hymnic prayers, often attributed to King David, that express a wide range of emotions and spiritual experiences. These include praises, laments, and thanksgivings, reflecting the deep faith and personal struggles of the psalmists as they sought divine protection and guidance.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

If it had not been the Lord who was on our side -Unless it was Yahweh who was with us. The idea is, that someone had been with them, and had delivered them, and that such was the nature of the interposition that it could be ascribed to no one but Yahweh. It bore unmistakeable evidence that it was his work. The deliverance was of such a kind that it could have been accomplished by him only. Such things often occur in life, when the intervention in our behalf is so remarkable that we can ascribe it to no one else but God. Now may Israel say -May well and truly say.

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