Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Praise be to the LORD, who has not let us be torn by their teeth. New Living Translation Praise the LORD, who did not let their teeth tear us apart! English Standard Version Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as prey to their teeth! Berean Standard Bible Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as prey to their teeth. King James Bible Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth. New King James Version Blessed be the LORD, Who has not given us as prey to their teeth. New American Standard Bible Blessed be the LORD, Who has not given us to be torn by their teeth. NASB 1995 Blessed be the LORD, Who has not given us to be torn by their teeth. NASB 1977 Blessed be the LORD, Who has not given us to be torn by their teeth. Legacy Standard Bible Blessed be Yahweh, Who has not given us to be prey for their teeth. Amplified Bible Blessed be the LORD, Who has not given us as prey to be torn by their teeth. Christian Standard Bible Blessed be the LORD, who has not let us be ripped apart by their teeth. Holman Christian Standard Bible Praise the LORD, who has not let us be ripped apart by their teeth. American Standard Version Blessed be Jehovah, Who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth. Contemporary English Version Let's praise the LORD! He protected us from enemies who were like wild animals, English Revised Version Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth. GOD'S WORD® Translation Thank the LORD, who did not let them sink their teeth into us. Good News Translation Let us thank the LORD, who has not let our enemies destroy us. International Standard Version Blessed be the LORD, who did not give us as prey to their teeth. NET Bible The LORD deserves praise, for he did not hand us over as prey to their teeth. New Heart English Bible Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as a prey to their teeth. Webster's Bible Translation Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBlessed be the LORD, who has not given us as prey to their teeth. World English Bible Blessed be Yahweh, who has not given us as a prey to their teeth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBlessed [is] YHWH who has not given us, "" [As] prey to their teeth. Young's Literal Translation Blessed is Jehovah who hath not given us, A prey to their teeth. Smith's Literal Translation Blessed be Jehovah, who gave us not a prey to their teeth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBlessed be the Lord, who hath not given us to be a prey to their teeth. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Blessed is the LORD, who did not leave us to be torn by their teeth. New Revised Standard Version Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as prey to their teeth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBlessed be the LORD, who has not given us as a prey to their teeth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Blessed is LORD JEHOVAH who has not given us as food for their teeth! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Blessed be the LORD, Who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth. Brenton Septuagint Translation Blessed be the Lord, who has not given us for a prey to their teeth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Our Help is in the Name of the LORD…5then the raging waters would have swept us away. 6Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as prey to their teeth. 7We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler; the net is torn, and we have slipped away.… Cross References Exodus 18:10 Jethro declared, “Blessed be the LORD, who has delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians and of Pharaoh, and who has delivered the people from the hand of the Egyptians. 2 Corinthians 1:10 He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us, Daniel 6:27 He delivers and rescues; He performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth, for He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.” 2 Timothy 4:17-18 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. / And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. Psalm 91:3 Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague. Acts 12:11 Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent His angel and rescued me from Herod’s grasp and from everything the Jewish people were anticipating.” Psalm 34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Psalm 140:1-3 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Rescue me, O LORD, from evil men. Protect me from men of violence, / who devise evil in their hearts and stir up war all day long. / They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah 2 Samuel 22:20 He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me. 1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” Psalm 118:6-7 The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? / The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me. Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. Hebrews 13:6 So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Psalm 56:13 For You have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. Treasury of Scripture Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as a prey to their teeth. who hath not Psalm 17:9 From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about. Psalm 118:13 Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me. Psalm 145:5,6 I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works… Jump to Previous Blessed Praise Prey Teeth Torn WoundedJump to Next Blessed Praise Prey Teeth Torn WoundedPsalm 124 1. The church blesses God for a miraculous deliveranceBlessed be the LORD This phrase is a call to worship and gratitude, acknowledging God's sovereignty and benevolence. In the Hebrew tradition, blessing the LORD is an act of recognizing His supreme authority and goodness. This echoes the frequent calls to bless the LORD found throughout the Psalms (e.g., Psalm 103:1-2). It reflects a deep-seated tradition of praise that is central to the worship practices of ancient Israel. The act of blessing God is not just verbal but involves a heart posture of reverence and thankfulness. who has not given us as prey to their teeth Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is praised for His protection and deliverance. 2. The Psalmist (David) Traditionally attributed to King David, who often wrote psalms of thanksgiving and deliverance. 3. Israel The nation that experienced God's deliverance from various enemies throughout its history. 4. Enemies (Metaphorical Teeth) Represents the threats and dangers faced by Israel, often depicted as wild animals ready to devour. 5. Deliverance Event While not specified, this psalm reflects a general theme of God’s deliverance from peril, possibly recalling events like the Exodus or battles against surrounding nations. Teaching Points God’s Sovereign ProtectionGod is actively involved in the lives of His people, providing protection from both physical and spiritual dangers. Recognition of Divine Intervention It is important to acknowledge and give thanks for God’s deliverance in our lives, recognizing His hand in our safety and well-being. Trust in God’s Faithfulness Just as God delivered Israel, He remains faithful to His promises and will deliver us from our adversaries. Spiritual Warfare Awareness Believers must be aware of the spiritual battles they face and rely on God’s strength and protection. Praise as a Response to Deliverance Our response to God’s deliverance should be one of praise and thanksgiving, acknowledging His power and mercy. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 124Psalm 124:6 claims God protected Israel from being devoured, yet the Bible elsewhere describes God allowing invasions and captivities. How do we reconcile this contrast? Why does David, in Psalm 58, invoke violent divine judgment (verse 6) when other passages emphasize mercy? Psalm 20:6 - How can we verify historically or scientifically that the Lord 'saves His anointed'? Which historical context supports the harsh curses in Psalm 58 when other biblical texts advocate forgiveness?Verse 6. - Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth. We are not devoured - we are not "swallowed up" - thanks to the interposition of the merciful and gracious Lord, to whom therefore praise and blessing are due. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Blessedבָּר֥וּךְ (bā·rūḵ) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse [be] the LORD, יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel who has not שֶׁלֹּ֥א (šel·lō) Pronoun - relative | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no given us נְתָנָ֥נוּ (nə·ṯā·nā·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common plural Strong's 5414: To give, put, set as prey טֶ֝֗רֶף (ṭe·rep̄) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2964: Something torn, a fragment, a fresh leaf, prey, food to their teeth. לְשִׁנֵּיהֶֽם׃ (lə·šin·nê·hem) Preposition-l | Noun - cdc | third person masculine plural Strong's 8127: A tooth, ivory, a cliff Links Psalm 124:6 NIVPsalm 124:6 NLT Psalm 124:6 ESV Psalm 124:6 NASB Psalm 124:6 KJV Psalm 124:6 BibleApps.com Psalm 124:6 Biblia Paralela Psalm 124:6 Chinese Bible Psalm 124:6 French Bible Psalm 124:6 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 124:6 Blessed be Yahweh who has not given (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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