129:1 A song of ascents. They have greatly oppressed me from my youth-- let Israel say--
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 129 , Verse 1 , A song of ascents. They have greatly oppressed me from my youth-- let Israel say--
129:2 they have greatly oppressed me from my youth, but they have not gained the victory over me.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 129 , Verse 2 , they have greatly oppressed me from my youth, but they have not gained the victory over me.
129:3 Plowmen have plowed my back and made their furrows long.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 129 , Verse 3 , Plowmen have plowed my back and made their furrows long.
129:4 But the LORD is righteous; he has cut me free from the cords of the wicked.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 129 , Verse 4 , But the LORD is righteous; he has cut me free from the cords of the wicked.
129:5 May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 129 , Verse 5 , May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame.
129:6 May they be like grass on the roof, which withers before it can grow;
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 129 , Verse 6 , May they be like grass on the roof, which withers before it can grow;
129:7 with it the reaper cannot fill his hands, nor the one who gathers fill his arms.
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 129 , Verse 7 , with it the reaper cannot fill his hands, nor the one who gathers fill his arms.
129:8 May those who pass by not say, 'The blessing of the LORD be upon you; we bless you in the name of the LORD.'
The NIV Book of Psalms , Chapter 129 , Verse 8 , May those who pass by not say, 'The blessing of the LORD be upon you; we bless you in the name of the LORD.'
