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href="/bsb/psalms/124.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/124.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />the raging waters would have swept us away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/124.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Yes, the raging waters of their fury would have overwhelmed our very lives.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/124.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />then over us would have gone the raging waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/124.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />then the raging waters would have swept us away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/124.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/124.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the swollen waters Would have gone over our soul.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/124.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the raging waters would have swept over our souls.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/124.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the raging waters would have swept over our soul.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/124.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the raging waters would have swept over our soul.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/124.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the raging waters would have swept over our soul.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/124.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the raging waters would have swept over our soul.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/124.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the raging water would have swept over us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/124.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the raging waters would have swept over us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/124.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/124.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />of high and roaring waves." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/124.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/124.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then raging water would have washed us away."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/124.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />the raging torrent would have drowned us." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/124.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the swollen waters would have swept us away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/124.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />then the raging waters would have swept us away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/124.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The raging water would have overwhelmed us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/124.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />then the proud waters would have gone over our soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/124.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/124.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Then the proud waters would have gone over our soul. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/124.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Then proud waters had passed over our soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/124.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Then passed over our soul had the proud waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/124.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Then the swelling waters passed over our soul.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/124.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Our soul hath passed through a torrent: perhaps our soul had passed through a water insupportable. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/124.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 123:5>Our soul has passed through a torrent. Perhaps, our soul had even passed through intolerable water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/124.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />then seething water would have drowned us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/124.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />then over us would have gone the raging waters.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/124.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then the great waters would have gone over us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/124.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And many waters passed over our soul!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/124.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Then the proud waters Had gone over our soul.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/124.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Yea, our soul would have gone under the overwhelming water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/124-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=16212" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/124.htm">Our Help is in the Name of the LORD</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>then the floods would have engulfed us, then the torrent would have overwhelmed us, <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/233.htm" title="233: ’ă·zay (Adv) -- Then, in that case. Probably from 'az; at that time.">then</a> <a href="/hebrew/2121.htm" title="2121: haz·zê·ḏō·w·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Insolent, raging. From zuwd; boiling of water, i.e. Wave.">the raging</a> <a href="/hebrew/4325.htm" title="4325: ham·ma·yim (Art:: N-mp) -- Waters, water. Dual of a primitive noun; water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen.">waters</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ‘ā·ḇar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">would have swept us away.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šê·nū (N-fsc:: 1cp) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense."></a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as prey to their teeth.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-2.htm">Isaiah 43:2</a></span><br />When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-8.htm">Exodus 15:8</a></span><br />At the blast of Your nostrils the waters piled up; like a wall the currents stood firm; the depths congealed in the heart of the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jonah/2-3.htm">Jonah 2:3</a></span><br />For You cast me into the deep, into the heart of the seas, and the current swirled about me; all Your breakers and waves swept over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/8-7.htm">Isaiah 8:7-8</a></span><br />the Lord will surely bring against them the mighty floodwaters of the Euphrates—the king of Assyria and all his pomp. It will overflow its channels and overrun its banks. / It will pour into Judah, swirling and sweeping over it, reaching up to the neck; its spreading streams will cover your entire land, O Immanuel!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/46-7.htm">Jeremiah 46:7-8</a></span><br />Who is this, rising like the Nile, like rivers whose waters churn? / Egypt rises like the Nile, and its waters churn like rivers, boasting, ‘I will rise and cover the earth; I will destroy the cities and their people.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nahum/1-8.htm">Nahum 1:8</a></span><br />But with an overwhelming flood He will make an end of Nineveh and pursue His enemies into darkness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/12-15.htm">Revelation 12:15-16</a></span><br />Then from his mouth the serpent spewed water like a river to overtake the woman and sweep her away in the torrent. / But the earth helped the woman and opened its mouth to swallow up the river that the dragon had poured from his mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-25.htm">Matthew 7:25</a></span><br />The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-48.htm">Luke 6:48</a></span><br />He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid his foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the torrent crashed against that house but could not shake it, because it was well built.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-4.htm">Psalm 18:4</a></span><br />The cords of death encompassed me; the torrents of chaos overwhelmed me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/69-1.htm">Psalm 69:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David. Save me, O God, for the waters are up to my neck. / I have sunk into the miry depths, where there is no footing; I have drifted into deep waters, where the flood engulfs me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/93-3.htm">Psalm 93:3-4</a></span><br />The floodwaters have risen, O LORD; the rivers have raised their voice; the seas lift up their pounding waves. / Above the roar of many waters—the mighty breakers of the sea—the LORD on high is majestic.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/22-11.htm">Job 22:11</a></span><br />it is so dark you cannot see, and a flood of water covers you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-54.htm">Lamentations 3:54</a></span><br />The waters flowed over my head, and I thought I was going to die.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/22-5.htm">2 Samuel 22:5</a></span><br />For the waves of death engulfed me; the torrents of chaos overwhelmed me.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.</p><p class="hdg">the proud</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/93-3.htm">Psalm 93:3,4</a></b></br> The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/38-11.htm">Job 38:11</a></b></br> And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/5-22.htm">Jeremiah 5:22</a></b></br> Fear ye not me? saith the LORD: will ye not tremble at my presence, which have placed the sand <i>for</i> the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it: and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not pass over it?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/124-4.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/psalms/123-4.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/psalms/123-4.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/psalms/89-9.htm">Raging</a> <a href="/psalms/124-4.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/124-4.htm">Swept</a> <a href="/psalms/124-4.htm">Waters</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/148-6.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/psalms/140-5.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/psalms/131-1.htm">Proud</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-1.htm">Raging</a> <a href="/psalms/124-7.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/psalms/136-15.htm">Swept</a> <a href="/psalms/135-6.htm">Waters</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 124</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/124-1.htm">The church blesses God for a miraculous deliverance</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/124.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/124.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>then the raging waters</b><br>In biblical literature, water often symbolizes chaos and danger. The imagery of "raging waters" evokes the idea of overwhelming trials and adversities. In the ancient Near East, floods were a common threat, and the Israelites would have been familiar with the destructive power of water. This phrase can be connected to the Red Sea crossing (Exodus 14), where God delivered Israel from the Egyptian army, symbolizing His power over chaos. The "raging waters" can also be seen as a metaphor for the trials and tribulations faced by believers, which God can deliver them from.<p><b>would have swept us away</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the totality of the threat and the helplessness of the people without divine intervention. The idea of being "swept away" suggests complete destruction and loss, akin to the fate of those who perished in the flood during Noah's time (Genesis 7). It underscores the necessity of God's protection and deliverance. In a broader theological context, this can be seen as a type of Christ's saving work, where He rescues humanity from the overwhelming tide of sin and death. The imagery of being "swept away" also resonates with the New Testament, where Jesus calms the storm (<a href="/mark/4-39.htm">Mark 4:39</a>), demonstrating His authority over nature and chaos.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>- Traditionally attributed as the author of this psalm, David was the second king of Israel, known for his deep relationship with God and his poetic contributions to the Book of Psalms.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>- The nation of Israel is the primary subject of this psalm, representing God's chosen people who have experienced deliverance from various adversities.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/raging_waters.htm">Raging Waters</a></b><br>- Symbolic of overwhelming danger or chaos, often used in biblical literature to represent trials, tribulations, or the forces of evil.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies_of_israel.htm">Enemies of Israel</a></b><br>- While not specifically named in this verse, the context of the psalm suggests adversaries who threaten the safety and well-being of Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_deliverance.htm">God's Deliverance</a></b><br>- The overarching theme of the psalm, highlighting God's intervention and protection in times of peril.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_chaos.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Chaos</a></b><br>Just as God delivered Israel from overwhelming threats, He remains sovereign over the chaos in our lives. Trust in His power to save and protect.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_symbolism_of_water_in_scripture.htm">The Symbolism of Water in Scripture</a></b><br>Water often represents both life and destruction in the Bible. Recognize the dual nature of water as a symbol and how God uses it to demonstrate His control and provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_remembering_past_deliverance.htm">The Importance of Remembering Past Deliverance</a></b><br>Reflect on past instances of God's deliverance in your life as a source of encouragement and faith for current and future challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_in_facing_trials.htm">Community in Facing Trials</a></b><br>Like Israel, we are part of a community of believers. Support and pray for one another, recognizing that we face trials together with God's help.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_deliverance.htm">Faith in God's Deliverance</a></b><br>Cultivate a faith that trusts in God's deliverance, even when circumstances seem insurmountable. Remember that God is faithful to His promises.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_124.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 124</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_psalm_124_3_metaphorical_or_unverified.htm">Psalm 124:3 describes enemies swallowing Israel alive, but there is no archaeological evidence of such an event. Could this be metaphorical, or is it historically unverified?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_christ's_obedience.htm">What does 'Deep calls to deep' in Psalm 42:7 mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_proverbs_3_6_mean.htm">What is the meaning of Psalm 23:2?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_bible's_songs_of_ascent.htm">What are the Songs of Ascent in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/124.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) <span class= "bld">Proud.</span>--The Hebrew presents a rare form, which is considered indicative of later composition. For the epithet, comp. <span class= "ital">'</span>schylus, <span class= "ital">Prom. Vinct. </span>717:<p>"And you will reach the scornful river--well it deserves<p>the name."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/124.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Then the proud waters had gone over our soul</span>. "Proud" of effecting our destruction. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/124-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">then</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲ֭זַי</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·zay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_233.htm">Strong's 233: </a> </span><span class="str2">Then, in that case</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the raging</span><br /><span class="heb">הַזֵּֽידוֹנִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(haz·zê·ḏō·w·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2121.htm">Strong's 2121: </a> </span><span class="str2">Boiling of water, wave</span><br /><br /><span class="word">waters</span><br /><span class="heb">הַ֝מַּ֗יִם</span> <span class="translit">(ham·ma·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4325.htm">Strong's 4325: </a> </span><span class="str2">Water, juice, urine, semen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">would have swept us away.</span><br /><span class="heb">עָבַ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·ḇar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/124-5.htm">Psalm 124:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/124-5.htm">Psalm 124:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/124-5.htm">Psalm 124:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/124-5.htm">Psalm 124:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/124-5.htm">Psalm 124:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/124-5.htm">Psalm 124:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/124-5.htm">Psalm 124:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/124-5.htm">Psalm 124:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/124-5.htm">Psalm 124:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/124-5.htm">Psalm 124:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/124-5.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 124:5 Then the proud waters would have gone (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/124-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 124:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 124:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/124-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 124:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 124:6" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>