Psalms 124:7 net — We escaped with our lives, like a bird from a hunter’s snare. The snare broke, and we escaped.

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"We escaped with our lives, like a bird from a hunter’s snare. The snare broke, and we escaped."

— Psalms 124:7, NET Bible

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KJV
“Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.”
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ASV
“Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: The snare is broken, and we are escaped. ”
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WEB
“Our soul has escaped like a bird out of the fowler's snare. The snare is broken, and we have escaped.”
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BBE
“Our soul has gone free like a bird out of the net of those who would take her: the net is broken, and we are free.”
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KJVA
“Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.”
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Psalms 124 — Context

The water would have overpowered us; the current would have overwhelmed us.

The raging water would have overwhelmed us.

The LORD deserves praise, for he did not hand us over as prey to their teeth.

We escaped with our lives, like a bird from a hunter’s snare. The snare broke, and we escaped.

Our deliverer is the LORD, the Creator of heaven and earth.

Psalms 124:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 124:7 say?

Psalms 124:7 in the NET Bible reads: “We escaped with our lives, like a bird from a hunter’s snare. The snare broke, and we escaped.”

Where is Psalms 124:7 in the Bible?

Psalms 124:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 124, verse 7.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 124:7.

What translation should I read Psalms 124:7 in?

Psalms 124:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 124:7?

Psalms 124:7 reads (NET): “We escaped with our lives, like a bird from a hunter’s snare. The snare broke, and we escaped.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 124:7 net — We escaped with our lives, like a bird from a hunter’s snare. The snare broke, and we escaped.

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