Psalm 129
Israel recounts how enemies have attacked them since youth but have not prevailed. The Lord is righteous and has cut the cords of the wicked. Those who hate Zion will be put to shame and wither like grass on a roof.
PsalmsPsalm 129 of 1508 versesBerean Standard Bible
In this passage: Jerusalem
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A song of ascents.
Many a time they have persecuted me from my youth—let Israel now declare—
many a time they have persecuted me from my youth, but they have not prevailed against me.
The plowmen plowed over my back; they made their furrows long.
The LORD is righteous; He has cut me from the cords of the wicked.
May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame.
May they be like grass on the rooftops, which withers before it can grow,
unable to fill the hands of the reaper, or the arms of the binder of sheaves.
May none who pass by say to them, “The blessing of the LORD be on you; we bless you in the name of the LORD.”
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How to Hear God’s Voice: A Practical Guide for BelieversScripture is the record of a God who speaks. This guide covers how to hear Him today and keep what He says.Cross-references for Psalm 129
“If the LORD had not been on our side—let Israel now declare—”
“Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all.”
“And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.”
“I will place it in the hands of your tormentors, who told you: ‘Lie down, so we can walk over you,’ so that you made your back like the ground, like a street to be traversed.””
“Righteous are You, O LORD, and upright are Your judgments.”
Cross-references from OpenBible.info, licensed CC BY.
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