Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.
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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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Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Psalms 124:8 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Psalms 124:8 say?
Psalms 124:8 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. ”
Where is Psalms 124:8 in the Bible?
Psalms 124:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 124, verse 8.
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 124:8.
What translation should I read Psalms 124:8 in?
Psalms 124:8 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 124:8?
Psalms 124:8 reads (KJVA): “Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. ” 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.