>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/124?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#0777c::c0777c) | [Bible Hub](https://biblehub.com/psalms/124.htm) | [Inline JST](https://scripturetoolbox.com/html/ic/Psalms/124.html) | [Strong's](https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/psa/124/1/ss1/) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>This chapter is a psalm of thanksgiving, likely attributed to David, celebrating God's deliverance of Israel from their enemies, and was intended for the people of Israel as a reminder of their reliance on the Lord. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>God helped us when we were in trouble, just like a bird escaping from a trap. We are thankful because He keeps us safe. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>This chapter expresses Israel's gratitude for God's protection and deliverance. If it weren't for the Lord's intervention, they would have been overwhelmed by their enemies, like being swallowed by waters or trapped by hunters. The chapter concludes with praise for the Lord as their helper and creator of heaven and earth. > >#Gospel/DivineProtection #Gospel/Gratitude #Gospel/RelianceOnGod ###### 1 1 If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say; ###### 2 2 If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us: ###### 3 3 Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us: ###### 4 4 Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul: ###### 5 5 Then the proud waters had gone over our soul. ###### 6 6 Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth. ###### 7 7 Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped. ###### 8 8 Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.