Psalms 124

KING JAMES BIBLE	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
1 If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;	1 A Canticle in steps. Those who trust in the Lord will be like the mountain of Zion. He will not be disturbed for eternity, who dwells
2 If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up against us:	2 in Jerusalem. Mountains surround it. And the Lord surrounds his people, from this time forward and even forever.
3 Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:	3 For the Lord will not allow the rod of sinners to remain over the lot of the just, so that the just may not extend their hands toward iniquity.
4 Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul:	4 Do good, O Lord, to the good and to the upright of heart.
5 Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.	5 But those who turn away into obligation, the Lord will lead away with the workers of iniquity. Peace be upon Israel.
6 Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.
7 Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.
8 Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.