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Berean Standard Bible

“If the LORD had not been on our side— let Israel now declare—”

Psalms 124:1

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Study note

Psalms 124 is a Song of Ascents attributed to David, sung by pilgrims going up to Jerusalem. It recalls a moment when Israel was nearly overwhelmed by its enemies.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

If the LORD had not been on our side— let Israel now declare—

World English Bible (WEB)

If it had not been Yahweh who was on our side, let Israel now say,

King James Version (KJV)

If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;

American Standard Version (ASV)

If it had not been Jehovah who was on our side, Let Israel now say,

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

<A Song of the going up. Of David.> If it had not been the Lord who was on our side (let Israel now say);

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

—

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

A NO haber estado Jehová por nosotros, diga ahora Israel;

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

—

Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Si el Señor no hubiera estado de nuestra parte,

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