Psalm 129
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- Psalm 129 A song of ascents.
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- They have greatly oppressed me from my youth-- let Israel say--
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- they have greatly oppressed me from my youth, but they have not gained the victory over me.
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- Plowmen have plowed my back and made their furrows long.
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- But the LORD is righteous; he has cut me free from the cords of the wicked.
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- May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame.
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- May they be like grass on the roof, which withers before it can grow;
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- with it the reaper cannot fill his hands, nor the one who gathers fill his arms.
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- May those who pass by not say, "The blessing of the LORD be upon you; we bless you in the name of the LORD."