Psalms 129:1-8

  • Attacked but not defeated

    • Zion’s haters put to shame (5)

A Song of the Ascents. 129  “Since my youth they have constantly attacked me”+ ​—⁠Let Israel now say​—⁠  2  “Since my youth they have constantly attacked me;+But they have not defeated me.+  3  Plowmen have plowed across my back;+They have made their furrows long.”  4  But Jehovah is righteous;+He has cut up the ropes of the wicked.+  5  They will be put to shame and will retreat in disgrace,All those who hate Zion.+  6  They will become like grass on the rooftopsThat withers before it is pulled up,  7  That cannot fill the reaper’s handNor the arms of the one gathering sheaves.  8  Those passing by will not say: “May the blessing of Jehovah be upon you;We bless you in the name of Jehovah.”

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