Psalm 129

A song of ascents.

1 “They have greatly oppressed(A) me from my youth,”(B)
    let Israel say;(C)
2 “they have greatly oppressed me from my youth,
    but they have not gained the victory(D) over me.
3 Plowmen have plowed my back
    and made their furrows long.
4 But the Lord is righteous;(E)
    he has cut me free(F) from the cords of the wicked.”(G)

5 May all who hate Zion(H)
    be turned back in shame.(I)
6 May they be like grass on the roof,(J)
    which withers(K) before it can grow;
7 a reaper cannot fill his hands with it,(L)
    nor one who gathers fill his arms.
8 May those who pass by not say to them,
    “The blessing of the Lord be on you;
    we bless you(M) in the name of the Lord.”

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