Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth. We are not devoured—we are not "swallowed up"—thanks to the interposition of the merciful and gracious Lord, to whom therefore praise and blessing are due.
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Psalms 124:6
The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 124:6
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