Psalm 124:6

Translations

Modern

Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as prey to their teeth.

Traditional

Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.

Literal

Blessed be YHWH, who has not given us as prey to their teeth!

Latin

Benedictus Dominus, qui non dedit nos in captionem dentibus eorum.

Original

Hebrew

English

Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as prey to their teeth.

Notes

Psalms 124:6–8

The enemies of God's people were like lions or bears that tear prey with their teeth (see Psalm 57:4; Proverbs 28:15). The Lord shut their mouths (Daniel 6:22).

Psalms 124:1–8

This thanksgiving song describes what might happen if the Lord were not present with his people.

Psalms 120:1–134:3

These short and memorable songs were sung by pilgrims as they traveled to Jerusalem for the national festivals held three times each year (Deuteronomy 16:16). The title of these psalms includes a Hebrew word that can mean “steps” or “stairs.” Some scholars understand it to mean “going up to Jerusalem.” These psalms, often called the Songs of Ascents, lead the listener on a journey to Jerusalem to praise God for his goodness to Israel through history.

Theme notes and profiles

David Praise Psalms

Related verses

Exodus 15:9–10
The enemy declared, ‘I will pursue, I will overtake. I will divide the spoils; I will gorge myself on them. I will draw my sword; my hand will destroy them.’
Psalm 118:13
I was pushed so hard I was falling, but the LORD helped me.
Psalm 145:5–6
…the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works.
Isaiah 10:14–19
My hand reached as into a nest to seize the wealth of the nations. Like one gathering abandoned eggs, I gathered all the earth. No wing fluttered, no beak opened or chirped.’”
Psalm 17:9
…from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me.
1 Samuel 26:20
So do not let my blood fall to the ground far from the presence of the LORD. For the king of Israel has come out to look for a flea, like one who hunts a partridge in the mountains.”
Judges 5:30–31
‘Are they not finding and dividing the spoil—a girl or two for each warrior, a plunder of dyed garments for Sisera, the spoil of embroidered garments for the neck of the looter?’

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Degrees, Song of Hallel Music Psalms, Book of Song of Ascents Song of Ascents, Song of Degrees

Topics

God: Preserver Praise is Due to God on Account of Deliverance

Psalm 124:6

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