Psalm 129

129:1

A song of ascents. Many a time they have persecuted me from my youth—let Israel now declare—

129:2

many a time they have persecuted me from my youth, but they have not prevailed against me.

129:3

The plowmen plowed over my back; they made their furrows long.

129:4

The LORD is righteous; He has cut me from the cords of the wicked.

129:5

May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame.

129:6

May they be like grass on the rooftops, which withers before it can grow,

129:7

unable to fill the hands of the reaper, or the arms of the binder of sheaves.

129:8

May none who pass by say to them, “The blessing of the LORD be on you; we bless you in the name of the LORD.”