Psalm 129

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