aPs 129
b129:1-2
c129:3-4
d129:5-6
e129:1-2
f129:3-4
g129:6-8

‏ Psalms 129

Summary for Ps 129:1-8: Ps 129  a The psalmist briefly reviews Israel’s history of trouble (129:1-2  b) and redemption (129:3-4  c). He concludes with curses against the enemies and blessings on the godly (129:5-6  d).
Summary for Ps 129:1-2: 129:1-2  e Israel’s earliest youth as a nation was during its sojourn in Egypt.
Summary for Ps 129:3-4: 129:3-4  f the Lord is good: He rescued Israel from Egypt, from many enemy attacks, and from the Babylonian exile.
Summary for Ps 129:6-8: 129:6-8  g Grass on a rooftop had shallow roots and would scorch easily. A crop was ignored by the harvester when the yield was low. The enemies who had sown hurt among God’s people would gain little.
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