1 A song of ascents. Of David. If the LORD had not been on our side— let Israel now declare— 2 if the LORD had not been on our side when men attacked us,
Psalms 124:1–2
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Psalms 129:1–2
1 A song of ascents. Many a time they have persecuted me from my youth— let Israel now declare— 2 many a time they have persecuted me from my youth, but they have not prevailed against me.
Psalms 124:5–7
5 then the raging waters would have swept us away. 6 Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as prey to their teeth. 7 We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler; the net is torn, and we have slipped away.
Psalms of Solomon 16:2–4
2 I had been nigh unto the gates of Sheol with the sinner, When my soul departed from the Lord God of Israel-- (PSS) 3 Had not the Lord helped me with His everlasting mercy. (PSS) 4 He pricked me, as a horse is pricked, that I might serve Him, My saviour and helper at all times… (PSS)
Psalms 132:1–2
1 A song of ascents. O LORD, remember on behalf of David all the hardships he endured, 2 how he swore an oath to the LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:
Psalms 107:1–3
1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. 2 Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy 3 and gathered from the lands, from east and west, from north and south.
Psalms 94:16–18
16 Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will stand for me against the workers of iniquity? 17 Unless the LORD had been my helper, I would soon have dwelt in the abode of silence. 18 If I say, “My foot is slipping,” Your loving devotion, O LORD, supports me.
Psalms 118:5–7
5 In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free. 6 The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? 7 The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me.
Psalms of Solomon 13:1–2
1 The right hand of the Lord hath covered me; The right hand of the Lord hath spared us. (PSS) 2 The arm of the Lord hath saved us from the sword that passed through, From famine and the death of sinners. (PSS)
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