Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Psalm 94:17 in English Standard Version "If the Lord had not been my help, my soul would soon have lived in the land of silence." Ps 31:17 O Lord, let me not be put to shame, for I call upon you; let the wicked be put to shame; let them go silently to Sheol. Ps 124:1 A Song of Ascents. Of David. If it had not been the Lord who was on our side— let Israel now say—