Psalm 129 HCSB ISV Parallel

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◄ Psalm 129 ►

Holman Christian Standard Bible

International Standard Version

1A song of ascents. Since my youth they have often attacked me-- let Israel say--

1"Since my youth they have often persecuted me," let Israel repeat it,

2Since my youth they have often attacked me, but they have not prevailed against me.

2"Since my youth they have often persecuted me, yet they haven't defeated me.

3Plowmen plowed over my back; they made their furrows long.

3Wicked people ploughed over my back, creating long-lasting wounds."

4The LORD is righteous; He has cut the ropes of the wicked.

4The LORD is righteous— he has cut me free from the cords of the wicked.

5Let all who hate Zion be driven back in disgrace.

5Let all who hate Zion be turned away and be ashamed.

6Let them be like grass on the rooftops, which withers before it grows up

6May they become like a tuft of grass on a roof top, that withers before it takes root—

7and can't even fill the hands of the reaper or the arms of the one who binds sheaves.

7not enough to fill one's hand or to bundle in one's arms.

8Then none who pass by will say," May the LORD's blessing be on you." We bless you in the name of Yahweh.

8And may those who pass by never tell them, "May the LORD's blessing be upon you. We bless you in the name of the LORD."