Psalm 129 | New International Version

Psalm 129 | New International Version

A song of ascents.

1 ‘They have greatly oppressed me from my youth,’ let Israel say; 2 ‘they have greatly oppressed me from my youth, but they have not gained the victory over me. 3 Ploughmen have ploughed my back and made their furrows long. 4 But the Lord is righteous; he has cut me free from the cords of the wicked.’ 5 May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame. 6 May they be like grass on the roof, which withers before it can grow; 7 a reaper cannot fill his hands with it, nor one who gathers fill his arms. 8 May those who pass by not say to them, ‘The blessing of the Lord be on you; we bless you in the name of the Lord.’