Christian prayer
Psalm 124
Psalm 124 from the Bible, with the original text and its meaning.
- 8 verses
- Under a minute to recite
- From the Bible
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- 1
שִׁ֥יר הַֽמַּעֲל֗וֹת לְדָ֫וִ֥ד לוּלֵ֣י יְ֭הוָה שֶׁהָ֣יָה לָ֑נוּ יֹֽאמַר־נָ֝א יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
A Song of degrees of David. If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;
- 2
לוּלֵ֣י יְ֭הוָה שֶׁהָ֣יָה לָ֑נוּ בְּק֖וּם עָלֵ֣ינוּ אָדָֽם׃
If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up against us:
- 3
אֲ֭זַי חַיִּ֣ים בְּלָע֑וּנוּ בַּחֲר֖וֹת אַפָּ֣ם בָּֽנוּ׃
Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:
- 4
אֲ֭זַי הַמַּ֣יִם שְׁטָפ֑וּנוּ נַ֗֜חְלָה עָבַ֥ר עַל־נַפְשֵֽׁנוּ׃
Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul:
- 5
אֲ֭זַי עָבַ֣ר עַל־נַפְשֵׁ֑נוּ הַ֝מַּ֗יִם הַזֵּֽידוֹנִֽים׃
Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.
- 6
בָּר֥וּךְ יְהוָ֑ה שֶׁלֹּ֥א נְתָנָ֥נוּ טֶ֝֗רֶף לְשִׁנֵּיהֶֽם׃
Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.
- 7
נַפְשֵׁ֗נוּ כְּצִפּ֥וֹר נִמְלְטָה֮ מִפַּ֪ח י֫וֹקְשִׁ֥ים הַפַּ֥ח נִשְׁבָּ֗ר וַאֲנַ֥חְנוּ נִמְלָֽטְנוּ׃
Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.
- 8
עֶ֭זְרֵנוּ בְּשֵׁ֣ם יְהוָ֑ה עֹ֝שֵׂ֗ה שָׁמַ֥יִם וָאָֽרֶץ׃
Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
Wording: The Holy Bible, King James Version, 1611 (standard text of 1769). Copied word for word from the edition named here
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Når den bes
Many Christians recite Psalm 124 in personal prayer or communal worship to give thanks after danger or hardship. In the Christian tradition, its closing words express trust in God as the maker of heaven and earth. It can also be prayed during uncertainty, when seeking words of hope and dependence on God.
Hvor den kommer fra
Psalm 124 comes from the Book of Psalms in the Bible and belongs to the collection known as the Songs of Ascents. It arose in the worship tradition of ancient Israel and was later received into Christian prayer. Its images of escaping floods and a hunter's snare express communal thanksgiving for deliverance.
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Beslektede bønner og tekster
- ChristianPsalm 91A biblical psalm of trust in God’s shelter and protection amid danger.
- ChristianPsalm 23A biblical psalm of trust in God, pictured as a caring shepherd and generous host.
- ChristianPsalm 121A biblical psalm of trust in God as the keeper of those who look to him for help.
- ChristianPsalm 35A biblical psalm asking God for protection, justice and deliverance from enemies.
Spørsmål om Psalm 124
How many verses are in Psalm 124?
Psalm 124 has 8 verses.
What does Psalm 124 mean?
The psalm recalls dangers that could have overwhelmed the community and gives thanks to God for deliverance. It closes with an affirmation that their help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.
When do Christians pray Psalm 124?
Many Christians pray it when giving thanks after hardship or danger. It is also used in communal worship and in personal prayer during uncertain times.
What language was Psalm 124 originally written in?
Psalm 124 was originally written in Hebrew, like most of the Old Testament.
How long does it take to recite?
Psalm 124 takes under a minute to recite.
