ⓘThe negative rhetorical questions emphasize the positive idea...
The negative rhetorical questions emphasize the positive idea that the Lord was indeed on their side.
ⓘThis thanksgiving song describes what might happen if...
This thanksgiving song describes what might happen if the Lord were not present with his people.
1If the LORD had not been on our side—let Israel now declare—2if the LORD had not been on our sidewhen men attacked us,3when their anger flared against us,then they would have swallowed us alive,ⓘthe raging waters of their fury: The enemies...
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; Jer 46:8).
4then the floods would have engulfed us,then the torrent would have overwhelmed us,5then the raging waterswould have swept us away.ⓘThe enemies of God’s people, like lions or...
The enemies of God’s people, like lions or bears who tear their prey with their teeth (see 57:4; Prov 28:15), had their mouths shut by the Lord (Dan 6:22).
6Blessedbe the LORD,who has not given us as prey to their teeth.7We have escaped like a birdfrom the snare of the fowler;the net is torn, and we have slipped away.8Our help is in the name of the LORD,the Maker of heaven and earth.
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