New International Reader's Version NIRV
New International Version NIV
1 Here is what Israel should say. Many times my enemies have beaten me down ever since I was a young nation.
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“They have greatly oppressed me from my youth,” let Israel say;
2 Many times my enemies have beaten me down ever since I was a young nation, but they haven't won the battle.
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“they have greatly oppressed me from my youth, but they have not gained the victory over me.
3 They have made deep wounds in my back. It looks like a field a farmer has plowed.
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Plowmen have plowed my back and made their furrows long.
4 The LORD does what is right. Sinners had tied me up with ropes. But the LORD has set me free.
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But the LORD is righteous; he has cut me free from the cords of the wicked.”
5 May all those who hate Zion be driven back in shame.
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May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame.
6 May they be like grass that grows on the roof of a house. It dries up before it can grow.
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May they be like grass on the roof, which withers before it can grow;
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