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Psalms 124:1

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IF it had not been the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say;
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  1. Romans 8:31Rank 1 from verse 1
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    31What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

  2. Psalms 56:9Rank 2 from verse 1
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    9When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.

  3. Psalms 54:4Rank 3 from verse 1
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    4Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul.

  4. Psalms 120:1Rank 4 from verse 1
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    1IN my distress I cried unto the Lord, and he heard me.

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    5Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

    6So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

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Psalms 124:1

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on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

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side

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Sense 1: A lateral part, edge, or surface. Sense 2: A party or position in a dispute.

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Israel

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The name given to Jacob and, by extension, his descendants, their nation, or the people so called.

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say

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Sense 1: To speak, declare, tell, or express. Sense 2: What is said.

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1IF it had not been the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say;

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2If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us:

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