Psalms 124:2

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up against us:

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: King James VersionBest for: Original-language word studies

🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

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Readability

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Each English term is keyed to a Strong's number, enabling direct lookup of the underlying Hebrew or Greek word.
KJV text basis: Employs the classic King James Version wording known for formal equivalence and literary style.
Study-focused layout: Optimized for research and analysis, prioritizing lexical access over uninterrupted readability.
Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

Num 16:2-3 : 2 And they rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty princes of the assembly, famous in the congregation, men of renown: 3 And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD?
Ps 3:1 : 1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
Ps 21:1-2 : 1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! 2 Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. Selah.
Ps 22:12-13 : 12 Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round. 13 They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion.
Ps 22:16 : 16 For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.
Ps 37:32 : 32 The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh{H8764)} to slay{H8687)} him.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Ps 124:1
96%
1A Song of degrees of David. If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;
Ps 124:3-6
4 verses
84%
3Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:
4Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul:
5Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.
6Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.
Ps 94:16-17
2 verses
78%
16Who will rise up{H8799)} for me against the evildoers{H8688)}? or who will stand up{H8691)} for me against the workers{H8802)} of iniquity?
17Unless the LORD had been my help, my soul had almost dwelt{H8804)} in silence.
Ps 118:6-8
3 verses
74%
6The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
7The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
8It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Ps 118:13
73%
13Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me.
Ps 115:1-2
2 verses
72%
1Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake.
2Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God?
Ps 124:8
72%
8Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
Ps 126:1-3
3 verses
72%
1A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
2Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.
3The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
Ps 27:13
72%
13I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
Ps 108:12-13
2 verses
71%
12Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.
13Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.
Deut 32:27
71%
27Were it not that I feared the wrath of the enemy, lest their adversaries should behave themselves strangely, and lest they should say, Our hand is high, and the LORD hath not done all this.
2 Sam 22:19
71%
19They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.
Ps 130:3
71%
3If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?
Ps 3:1
71%
1A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
Ps 28:6
71%
6Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.
Ps 129:1-2
2 verses
70%
1A Song of degrees. Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say:
2Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed against me.
Ps 86:14
70%
14O God, the proud are risen{H8804)} against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought{H8765)} after my soul; and have not set{H8804)} thee before them.
Ps 18:18
70%
18They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.
Isa 33:2
70%
2O LORD, be gracious unto us; we have waited for thee: be thou their arm every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble.
Ps 123:3-4
2 verses
70%
3Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.
4Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud.
Ps 54:3-4
2 verses
70%
3For strangers{H8801)} are risen up{H8804)} against me, and oppressors seek{H8765)} after my soul: they have not set{H8804)} God before them. Selah.
4Behold, God is mine helper{H8802)}: the Lord is with them that uphold{H8802)} my soul.
Ps 44:7
70%
7But thou hast saved{H8689)} us from our enemies, and hast put them to shame{H8689)} that hated{H8764)} us.
Josh 24:17
70%
17For the LORD our God, he it is that brought us up and our fathers out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage, and which did those great signs in our sight, and preserved us in all the way wherein we went, and among all the people through whom we passed:
2 Chr 20:11-12
2 verses
70%
11Behold, I say, how they reward us, to come to cast us out of thy possession, which thou hast given us to inherit.
12O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.
Ps 115:12
70%
12The LORD hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron.
Ps 13:4
70%
4Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
Ps 118:23
70%
23This is the LORD'S doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.
Ps 17:7
70%
7Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them.
Ps 20:8
70%
8They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.
Ps 60:10-12
3 verses
70%
10Wilt not thou, O God, which hadst cast us off{H8804)}? and thou, O God, which didst not go out{H8799)} with our armies?
11Give{H8798)} us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.
12Through God we shall do{H8799)} valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down{H8799)} our enemies.
Ps 46:7
70%
7The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
Ps 22:4
69%
4Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them.
Ps 118:18
69%
18The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.
Ps 46:1
69%
1To the chief Musician{H8764)} for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present{H8738)} help in trouble.