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Psalm 124

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Psalm 124

New Living Translation · Life Application Study Bible · Original pages: 979, 980

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1Let all Israel repeat:

2What if the LORD had not been on our sidewhen people attacked us?

3They would have swallowed us alivein their burning anger.

4The waters would have engulfed us;a torrent would have overwhelmed us.

5Yes, the raging waters of their furywould have overwhelmed our very lives.

6Praise the LORD,who did not let their teeth tear us apart!

7We escaped like a bird from a hunter's trap.The trap is broken, and we are free!

8Our help is from the LORD,who made heaven and earth.

Theme: God is our Protector. The mountains around Jerusalem symbolize God’s protection for his people. Author: Anonymous, some suggest Hezekiah 1 2 5 Asong for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. 1 Those who trust in the LORD are as secure as Mount Zion;

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1 2 y I A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of Solomon.

126:1 Hebrew Zion.

Neer ————EEoo—_—=== earth, but that doesn’t mean God has lost control. Evil prevails only as long as God allows. 126:5, 6 God's ability to restore life is beyond our understanding. Forests burn down and are able to grow back. Broken bones heal. Even grief is not a permanent condition. Our tears can be seeds that will grow into a harvest of joy because God is able to bring good out of tragedy. When burdened by sorrow, know that your times of grief will end and that you will again find joy. We must be patient as we wait. God’s great harvest of joy is coming! 127:1 Families establish homes and sentries guard cities, but both these activities are futile unless God is in them. A family

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