Psalm 129, Vers 2

1 ‘They have greatly oppressed me from my youth,’ let Israel say;

2 ‘they have greatly oppressed me from my youth, but they have not gained the victory over me.

3 Ploughmen have ploughed my back and made their furrows long.

4 But the LORD is righteous; he has cut me free from the cords of the wicked.’

5 May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame.

6 May they be like grass on the roof, which withers before it can grow;

7 a reaper cannot fill his hands with it, nor one who gathers fill his arms.

8 May those who pass by not say to them, ‘The blessing of the LORD be on you; we bless you in the name of the LORD.’