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Psalms 129 (NIRV)

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¹ Here is what Israel should say. Many times my enemies have beaten me down ever since I was a young nation. ² Many times my enemies have beaten me down ever since I was a young nation, but they haven't won the battle. ³ They have made deep wounds in my back. It looks like a field a farmer has plowed. ⁴ The Lord does what is right. Sinners had tied me up with ropes. But the Lord has set me free. ⁵ May all those who hate Zion be driven back in shame. ⁶ May they be like grass that grows on the roof of a house. It dries up before it can grow. ⁷ There isn't enough of it to fill a person's hand. There isn't enough to tie up and carry away. ⁸ May no one who passes by say to those who hate Zion, "May the blessing of the Lord be on you. We bless you in the name of the Lord."