A Song of Degrees of David

Verse 1

Had not the LORD been on our side may Isr'el now confess;

Verse 2

Had not the LORD appear'd for us, in our extreme distress;

Verse 3

When men against us rsfe, inflam'd with rage and cruelty; Like rav'nous beasts they us alive had swallow'd instantly,

Verse 4

Or like ore'flowing waters, they had rag'd without controul;

Verse 5

The waters proud, the mighty streams had overwhelm'd our soul.

Verse 6

Then ever praised be the LORD, who sav'd from instant death; And would not give us up a prey to their devouring teeth.

Verse 7

Our soul escap'd is as a bird out of the fowler's snare: The snare asunder broken is, and we escaped are.

Verse 8

Our sure and alsufficient help is in JEHOVAH's name; Who all the glorious heav'ns around, and all the earth did frame.