Psalm 129

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Suffering Blessing Work

Psalm 129 is a lament of the psalmist who speaks on behalf of all Israel and pleads with God for deliverance from the hands of their oppressors. The psalmist recounts the past struggles Israel has faced, including physical oppression and verbal abuse, and expresses confidence in God's justice to defend the righteous and punish the wicked.

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A Cry for Deliverance from Oppressors

1 {A Song of degrees.} Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say:

2 Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed against me.

3 The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long their furrows.

4 The LORD is righteous: he hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked.

5 Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion.

6 Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withereth afore it groweth up:

7 Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand; nor he that bindeth sheaves his bosom.

8 Neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the LORD be upon you: we bless you in the name of the LORD.

Commentary

Psalm 129 serves as a reminder for believers that even in times of hardship and persecution, we can find hope and comfort in turning toward God. The psalmist's words reflect the reality of the Israelites' history of oppression, and their unwavering trust in God despite facing difficult circumstances. Christians can also look to the psalmist's words for encouragement when faced with adversity or persecution. Furthermore, this psalm reminds us that God is just and will eventually mete out justice and vindicate his faithful people. The final verse of this psalm is a prayerful declaration of God's blessings on his people, which Christians can also make their own, trusting in God's grace and protection.