Bible verse
Unless the LORD had been my helper, I would soon have dwelt in the abode of silence.
Psalm 94:17 · BSB
The verses around it, from Psalm 94.
13 to grant him relief from days of trouble, until a pit is dug for the wicked.
14 For the LORD will not forsake His people; He will never abandon His heritage.
15 Surely judgment will again be righteous, and all the upright in heart will follow it.
16 Who will rise up for me against the wicked? Who will stand for me against the workers of iniquity?
17 Unless the LORD had been my helper, I would soon have dwelt in the abode of silence.
18 If I say, “My foot is slipping,” Your loving devotion, O LORD, supports me.
19 When anxiety overwhelms me, Your consolation delights my soul.
20 Can a corrupt throne be Your ally—one devising mischief by decree?
21 They band together against the righteous and condemn the innocent to death.
KJV
Unless the LORD [had been] my help, my soul had almost dwelt in silence.
ASV
Unless Jehovah had been my help, My soul had soon dwelt in silence.
ERV
Unless the LORD had been my help, my soul had soon dwelt in silence.
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