Psalms 124 Comparison: New Heart English Bible vs King James Version
Psalms 124
1If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, let Israel now say,
2if it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us;
3then they would have swallowed us up alive, when their wrath was kindled against us;
4then the waters would have overwhelmed us, the stream would have gone over our soul;
5then the proud waters would have gone over our soul.
6Blessed be the Lord, who has not given us as a prey to their teeth.
7Our soul has escaped like a bird out of the fowler's snare. The snare is broken, and we have escaped.
8Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Psalms 124
1If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say;
2If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us:
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.
7Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.
8Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Understanding New Heart English Bible vs King James Version in Psalms 124
New Heart English Bible (NHEB)
A modern public domain translation with clear, contemporary English. Designed for readability while staying close to the source text. A solid option for both daily reading and study.
King James Version (KJV)
The classic 1611 English translation known for its majestic prose and literary influence. Ideal for traditional study and memorization thanks to its formal style. A foundational English Bible used for centuries.
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Key Comparison: Psalms 124:1
"If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, let Israel now say,"
"If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say;"
