KJV ORIGINAL
Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then they would have swallowed us up alive when their anger burned hot against us.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is saying that without God's protection, their enemies would have completely destroyed them in their fierce anger.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 124 is a song of thanksgiving in the Bible, attributed to David, where the people of Israel express gratitude for God's deliverance from overwhelming enemies. This psalm is part of the Songs of Ascents, likely sung by pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem for festivals, reflecting on historical threats such as invasions or exiles that could have destroyed the nation. It highlights God's sovereign protection in the face of human wrath.
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