Psalms 129
The book of Psalms contains some of the greatest words ever written, sung, and prayed. The psalms are often lyrics of songs for worship. When you read the Psalms, try to imagine the movement of the people at worship in the Temple. Also, remember that the Psalms are poetry. Therefore, they are more to be proclaimed than explained.
Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say
PSALMS 129:1
Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth yet they have not prevailed against me.
PSALMS 129:2
The plowers plowed upon my back they made long their furrows.
PSALMS 129:3
The LORD is righteous he hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked.
PSALMS 129:4
Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion.
PSALMS 129:5
Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withereth afore it groweth up
PSALMS 129:6
Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand; nor he that bindeth sheaves his bosom.
PSALMS 129:7
Neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the LORD be upon you we bless you in the name of the LORD.
PSALMS 129:8