Psalms 129

1 They often fought against me from my youth—let Israel say it now—

2 “they often fought against me from my youth, yet they could not prevail against me.

3 Sinners worked upon my back; they prolonged their lawlessness.

4 The righteous Lord cut apart sinners’ necks.

5 May all who hate Zion be ashamed and turned back.

6 May they become like grass on rooftops, which dried up before it was pulled out.

7 The reaper did not fill his hand with it, nor did the one gathering sheaves fill his arms.

8 Those passing by did not say, ‘The Lord’s blessing be upon you; we have blessed you in the Lord’s name.’”