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class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/124.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/124.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Our help <i>is</i> in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/124.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Our help <i>is</i> in the name of the LORD, Who made heaven and earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/124.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Our help is in the name of the LORD, Who made heaven and earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/124.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Our help is in the name of the LORD, Who made heaven and earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/124.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Our help is in the name of the LORD, Who made heaven and earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/124.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Our help is in the name of Yahweh, Who made heaven and earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/124.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Our help is in the name of the LORD, Who made heaven and earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/124.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/124.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Our help is in the name of Yahweh, the Maker of heaven and earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/124.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Our help is in the name of Jehovah, Who made heaven and earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/124.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD made heaven and earth, and he is the one who sends us help. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/124.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/124.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Our help is in the name of the LORD, the maker of heaven and earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/124.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Our help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/124.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Our help is in the name of the LORD, the maker of heaven and earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/124.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Our deliverer is the LORD, the Creator of heaven and earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/124.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/124.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/124.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/124.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Our help is in Yahweh’s name, who made heaven and earth. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/124.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Our help [is] in the Name of YHWH, "" Maker of the heavens and earth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/124.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Our help is in the name of Jehovah, Maker of the heavens and earth!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/124.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Our help is in the name of Jehovah; he made the heavens and the earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/124.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/124.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 123:8>Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/124.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Our help is in the name of the LORD, the maker of heaven and earth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/124.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/124.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/124.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And our help is in The Name of LORD JEHOVAH, he who made Heaven and Earth! <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/124.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Our help is in the name of the LORD, Who made heaven and earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/124.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/124-8.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=16229" 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">7</span>We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler; the net is torn, and we have slipped away. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5828.htm" title="5828: ‘ez·rê·nū (N-msc:: 1cp) -- A help, helper. From azar; aid.">Our help</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: bə·šêm (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">is in the name</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ō·śêh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">the Maker</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: šā·ma·yim (N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">of heaven</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: wā·’ā·reṣ (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">and earth.</a> </span><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="/psalms/121-2.htm">Psalm 121:2</a></span><br />My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/146-5.htm">Psalm 146:5-6</a></span><br />Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, / the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He remains faithful forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/1-1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a></span><br />In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-28.htm">Isaiah 40:28</a></span><br />Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-24.htm">Acts 17:24</a></span><br />The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-3.htm">John 1:3</a></span><br />Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Nehemiah 9:6</a></span><br />You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16</a></span><br />For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/4-11.htm">Revelation 4:11</a></span><br />“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-10.htm">Hebrews 1:10</a></span><br />And: “In the beginning, O Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/10-12.htm">Jeremiah 10:12</a></span><br />The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/38-4.htm">Job 38:4-7</a></span><br />Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. / Who fixed its measurements? Surely you know! Or who stretched a measuring line across it? / On what were its foundations set, or who laid its cornerstone, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-12.htm">Isaiah 45:12</a></span><br />It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I ordained all their host.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36</a></span><br />For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/8-6.htm">1 Corinthians 8:6</a></span><br />yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/115-15.htm">Psalm 115:15</a></b></br> Ye <i>are</i> blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/121-2.htm">Psalm 121:2</a></b></br> My help <i>cometh</i> from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/134-3.htm">Psalm 134:3</a></b></br> The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/124-1.htm">Ascents</a> <a href="/psalms/121-2.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/123-1.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/psalms/123-1.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/psalms/121-2.htm">Help</a> <a href="/psalms/121-2.htm">Maker</a> <a href="/psalms/123-4.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/124-1.htm">Song</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/125-1.htm">Ascents</a> <a href="/psalms/134-3.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/134-3.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/psalms/134-3.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/psalms/140-8.htm">Help</a> <a href="/psalms/134-3.htm">Maker</a> <a href="/psalms/125-5.htm">Psalm</a> <a href="/psalms/125-1.htm">Song</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>Our help is in the name of the LORD</b><br>This phrase emphasizes reliance on God for assistance and deliverance. The "name of the LORD" signifies His character, authority, and power. In biblical times, a name represented the essence of a person. The Israelites often called upon the name of the LORD in times of trouble, reflecting their trust in His covenant faithfulness. This phrase connects to other scriptures such as <a href="/proverbs/18-10.htm">Proverbs 18:10</a>, which describes the name of the LORD as a strong tower, and <a href="/acts/4-12.htm">Acts 4:12</a>, which speaks of salvation found in no other name but Jesus. The invocation of God's name underscores His role as a protector and deliverer, themes prevalent throughout the Psalms.<p><b>the Maker of heaven and earth</b><br>This phrase acknowledges God as the Creator, affirming His sovereignty over all creation. It reflects the biblical worldview that God is the ultimate source of all that exists, as seen in <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a>. This acknowledgment of God as Creator is foundational to understanding His power and authority. It also connects to passages like <a href="/isaiah/40-28.htm">Isaiah 40:28</a>, which speaks of the everlasting God as the Creator who does not grow weary. In the New Testament, <a href="/john/1-3.htm">John 1:3</a> and <a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16</a> affirm that all things were made through Christ, highlighting His divine nature and role in creation. This phrase reassures believers of God's omnipotence and His ability to help and sustain His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/heaven_and_earth.htm">Heaven and Earth</a></b><br>Represents the entirety of creation, highlighting God's sovereignty and creative power.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_psalmist.htm">The Psalmist (David)</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed to King David, who often expressed reliance on God amidst trials.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation often depicted in the Psalms as relying on God's deliverance and protection.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies_of_israel.htm">Enemies of Israel</a></b><br>Though not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context of <a href="/bsb/psalms/124.htm">Psalm 124</a> involves deliverance from adversaries.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a></b><br>Recognize that true help and deliverance come from God alone, not from human strength or wisdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Trust in God's control over all creation, knowing that He is the Maker of heaven and earth and holds all power.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/covenant_relationship.htm">Covenant Relationship</a></b><br>Embrace the personal relationship with God, who is not only Creator but also the covenant-keeping LORD who cares for His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_trials.htm">Faith in Trials</a></b><br>In times of trouble, remember that God is our helper, and His name is a strong tower for those who seek refuge in Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_and_praise.htm">Worship and Praise</a></b><br>Respond to God's help and creative power with worship, acknowledging His greatness and faithfulness.<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/how_do_believers_reconcile_god_and_science.htm">Psalm 124:8 credits God as Maker of heaven and earth, seemingly conflicting with scientific models for the universe’s origins. How do believers harmonize these views? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_being_slow_to_anger_mean.htm">What does 'My help comes from the Lord' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_life's_purpose.htm">What is life's purpose?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_134_3_align_with_science.htm">In Psalm 134:3, how does claiming God as creator of heaven and earth align with scientific explanations for the universe's origins?</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>(8) <span class= "bld">Who made.</span>--See Note on <a href="/psalms/121-2.htm" title="My help comes from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.">Psalm 121:2</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/124.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> <span class="cmt_word">- Our help is in the Name of the Lord</span>. "Our help is," and has always been, "in the Name" - <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. in the manifested might - "of the Lord." It is he that has been "on our side," that has "helped" us, saved us, and delivered us. <span class="cmt_word">Who made heaven and earth</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/121-2.htm">Psalm 121:2</a>; <a href="/psalms/134-3.htm">Psalm 134:3</a>). <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/124-8.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">Our help</span><br /><span class="heb">עֶ֭זְרֵנוּ</span> <span class="translit">(‘ez·rê·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5828.htm">Strong's 5828: </a> </span><span class="str2">A help, helper</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is in the name</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּשֵׁ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(bə·šêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Maker</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹ֝שֵׂ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·śêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of heaven</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁמַ֥יִם</span> <span class="translit">(šā·ma·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heaven, sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and earth.</span><br /><span class="heb">וָאָֽרֶץ׃</span> <span class="translit">(wā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/124-8.htm">Psalm 124:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/124-8.htm">Psalm 124:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/124-8.htm">Psalm 124:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/124-8.htm">Psalm 124:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/124-8.htm">Psalm 124:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/124-8.htm">Psalm 124:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/124-8.htm">Psalm 124:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/124-8.htm">Psalm 124:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/124-8.htm">Psalm 124:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/124-8.htm">Psalm 124:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/124-8.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 124:8 Our help is in the name (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/124-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 124:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 124:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/125-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 125:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 125:1" /></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>