Psalm 129*Against Israel’s Enemies1A song of ascents. I Viciously have they attacked me from my youth, let Israel say now.a 2Viciously have they attacked me from my youth,b yet they have not prevailed against me. 3Upon my back the plowers plowed, as they traced their long furrows.c 4But the just Lord cut me free from the ropes of the wicked.* II 5May they recoil in disgrace, all who hate Zion. 6May they be like grass on the rooftops* withered in early growth,d 7Never to fill the reaper’s hands, nor the arms of the binders of sheaves, 8And with none passing by to call out: “The blessing of the Lord be upon you!* We bless you in the name of the Lord!”e Book IntroductionFootnotesScripture texts, prefaces, introductions, footnotes and cross references used in this work are taken from the New American Bible, revised edition © 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC All Rights Reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner. Home |
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