Psa 124 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 124:1-8: Ps 124 This thanksgiving song describes what might happen if the Lord were not present with his people. Summary for Ps 124:1-2: 124:1-2 The negative rhetorical questions emphasize the positive idea that the Lord was indeed on their side.

aPs 124►

b124:1-2►

c124:4-5►

d69:15►

eJer 46:8►

f124:6-8►

g57:4►

hProv 28:15►

iDan 6:22►

‏ Psalms 124

Summary for Ps 124:1-8: Ps 124 ^a This thanksgiving song describes what might happen if the Lord were not present with his people.
Summary for Ps 124:1-2: 124:1-2 ^b The negative rhetorical questions emphasize the positive idea that the Lord was indeed on their side.
Summary for Ps 124:4-5: 124:4-5 ^c the raging waters of their fury: The enemies could have overwhelmed the Israelites and wiped them out if the Lord had not been with his people (cp. 69:15 ^d; Jer 46:8 ^e).
Summary for Ps 124:6-8: 124:6-8 ^f The enemies of God’s people, like lions or bears who tear their prey with their teeth (see 57:4 ^g; Prov 28:15 ^h), had their mouths shut by the Lord (Dan 6:22 ⁱ).