Psalm 124:7

Translations

Modern

We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler; the net is torn, and we have slipped away.

Traditional

Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.

Literal

Our soul like a bird has escaped from the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken, and we have slipped away.

Latin

Anima nostra sicut passer erepta est de laqueo venantium; laqueus contritus est, et nos liberati sumus.

Original

Hebrew

English

We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler; the net is torn, and we have slipped away.

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

Psalm 91:3
Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague.
Proverbs 6:5
Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler.
2 Timothy 2:26
Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will.
Psalm 25:15
My eyes are always on the LORD, for He will free my feet from the mesh.
1 Samuel 25:29
And should someone pursue you and seek your life, then the life of my lord will be bound securely by the LORD your God in the bundle of the living. But He shall fling away the lives of your enemies like stones from a sling.
1 Samuel 23:26–27
Saul was proceeding along one side of the mountain, and David and his men along the other side. Even though David was hurrying to get away, Saul and his men were closing in on David and his men to capture them.
2 Samuel 17:21–22
After the men had gone, Ahimaaz and Jonathan climbed up out of the well and went to inform King David, saying, “Get up and cross over the river at once, for Ahithophel has given this advice against you.”
Jeremiah 18:22
Let a cry be heard from their houses when You suddenly bring raiders against them, for they have dug a pit to capture me and have hidden snares for my feet.
Jeremiah 5:26
For among My people are wicked men; they watch like fowlers lying in wait; they set a trap to catch men.
1 Samuel 24:14–15
Against whom has the king of Israel come out? Whom are you pursuing? A dead dog? A flea?
2 Samuel 17:2
I will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king

Glossary

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

Topics

Birds: (Snaring) Designs of the Wicked Flying God: Preserver

Psalm 124:7

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