Psalm 129
Brenton Septuagint Translation
Chapter overview
Psalm 129 recalls repeated oppression from Israel's youth without granting it the final word. Deep wounds remain visible, but binding cords are cut and exploiters become as temporary as shallow rooftop grass.
OppressionSurvivalJusticeFreedom
1A Song of Degrees. Out of the depths have I cried to thee, O Lord.
2O Lord, hearken to my voice; let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication.
3If thou, O Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?
4For with thee is forgiveness: for thy name's sake
5have I waited for thee, O Lord, my soul has waited for thy word.
6My soul has hoped in the Lord; from the morning watch till night.
7Let Israel hope in the Lord: for with the Lord is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.
8And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.
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