Psalms 124:4

“Then the waters had overwhelmed us, etc.] People, comparable to waters for their multitude, Strength, force, and impetuosity; which bear down all before them, and against which there is no standing; which, like the waters of the flood, overflow and destroy all they pass over. These are the floods of ungodly men, which are very destructive and terrible; (see <661715> Revelation 17:15 <230807>Isaiah 8:7,8 <191804>Psalm 18:4); together with all those reproaches, afflictions, and persecutions, which come along with them; which the presence of God only can bear up his people under, and carry them through, (<220807>Song of Solomon 8:7 <196901>Psalm 69:1,2 <234302>Isaiah 43:2); the stream had gone…”

“Then the waters had overwhelmed us - Our destruction would have been as if the waves of the ocean had overwhelmed us. The stream had gone over our soul - The torrent would have swept us away. Compare Psalms 18:4, Psalms 18:16. return to 'Top of Page'”

“124:4-5 the raging waters of their fury: The enemies could have overwhelmed the Israelites and wiped them out if the Lord had not been with his people (cp. 69:15; Jer 46:8).”

“the waters: Psa 18:4, Psa 42:7, Psa 69:15; Isa 8:7, Isa 8:8, Isa 28:2, Isa 59:19; Jer 46:7, Jer 46:8; Dan 9:26; Rev 12:15, Rev 12:16, Rev 17:1, Rev 17:15 Psalms 124:5”