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Psalms 129 Summary
Israel's Afflictions and the LORD's Righteousness
Israel testifies that they have been afflicted many times since youth, yet their enemies have never prevailed against them. The wicked plowed upon their back, making long furrows of affliction. But the LORD is righteous and has cut asunder the cords of the wicked. Let all who hate Zion be confounded and turned back; let them be like grass on housetops that withers before it grows, never filling the reaper's hand or binding sheaves.
Key themes
Key verses
Psalms 129:1
“Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say:”
Psalms 129:2
“Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed against me.”
Psalms 129:3
“The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long their furrows.”
Psalms 129:4
“The LORD is righteous: he hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked.”
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