Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.(Psalm 123:3)

Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud.(Psalm 123:4)

If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;(Psalm 124:1)

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

Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:(Psalm 124:3)

Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul:(Psalm 124:4)

Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.(Psalm 124:5)

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Psalm 124:2 - Cross Reference

The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him. (Psalm 37:32)

Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round. (Psalm 22:12)

The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! (Psalm 21:1)

Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me. (Psalm 3:1)

And they rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty princes of the assembly, famous in the congregation, men of renown: (Numbers 16:2)

For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet. (Psalm 22:16)