1 “Since my youth they have often persecuted me,” let Israel repeat it, ISV — Psalm 129:1
2 “Since my youth they have often persecuted me, yet they haven’t defeated me. ISV — Psalm 129:2
3 Wicked people a129:3 So LXX DSS 11QPs; MT reads The ploughman ploughed over my back, creating long-lasting wounds.” b129:3 Or long furrows; LXX reads back; they prolonged their lawlessness ISV — Psalm 129:3
4 The LORD is righteous— he has cut me free from the cords of the wicked. ISV — Psalm 129:4
5 Let all who hate Zion be turned away and be ashamed. ISV — Psalm 129:5
6 May they become like a tuft of grass on a roof top, that withers before it takes root— ISV — Psalm 129:6
7 not enough to fill one’s hand or to bundle in one’s arms. ISV — Psalm 129:7
8 And may those who pass by never tell them, “May the LORD’s blessing be upon you. We bless you in the name of the LORD.” ISV — Psalm 129:8