Psalms

The prayer book of the Bible

1. Verse 1If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;
2. Verse 2If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up against us:
3. Verse 3Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:
4. Verse 4Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul:
5. Verse 5Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.
6. Verse 6Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.
7. Verse 7Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.
8. Verse 8Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.