What does Psalm 124:3 mean?

Psalm 124:3 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 124:3 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:

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

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

3Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:

4Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul:

5Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.

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