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Psalm 129

1 “They have greatly oppressed me from my youth,” let Israel say;

1 Here is what Israel should say. Many times my enemies have beaten me down ever since I was a young nation.

2 “they have greatly oppressed me from my youth, but they have not gained the victory over me.

2 Many times my enemies have beaten me down ever since I was a young nation, but they haven't won the battle.

3 Plowmen have plowed my back and made their furrows long.

3 They have made deep wounds in my back. It looks like a field a farmer has plowed.

4 But the LORD is righteous; he has cut me free from the cords of the wicked.”

4 The LORD does what is right. Sinners had tied me up with ropes. But the LORD has set me free.

5 May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame.

5 May all those who hate Zion be driven back in shame.

6 May they be like grass on the roof, which withers before it can grow;

6 May they be like grass that grows on the roof of a house. It dries up before it can grow.

7 a reaper cannot fill his hands with it, nor one who gathers fill his arms.

7 There isn't enough of it to fill a person's hand. There isn't enough to tie up and carry away.

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.”

8 May no one who passes by say to those who hate Zion, "May the blessing of the LORD be on you. We bless you in the name of the Lord."