Psalms 129:3
“The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long their furrows.”
Psalms 129:3 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long their furrows.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- The wicked have wrought upon my back: they have lengthened their iniquity.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- The plowers plowed upon my back; They made long their furrows.
- DARBYDarby
- The ploughers ploughed upon my back; they made long their furrows.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- The plowers plowed on my back. They made their furrows long.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Over my back have ploughers ploughed, They have made long their furrows.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long their furrows.
Context: Psalms 129
1{A Song of degrees.} Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say:
2Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed against me.
3The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long their furrows.
4The LORD is righteous: he hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked.
5Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion.
About Psalms 129: A Cry for Deliverance from Oppressors
Psalm 129 is a lament of the psalmist who speaks on behalf of all Israel and pleads with God for deliverance from the hands of their oppressors. The psalmist recounts the past struggles Israel has faced, including physical oppression and verbal abuse, and expresses confidence in God's justice to defend the righteous and punish the wicked.
Commentary
Psalm 129 serves as a reminder for believers that even in times of hardship and persecution, we can find hope and comfort in turning toward God. The psalmist's words reflect the reality of the Israelites' history of oppression, and their unwavering trust in God despite facing difficult circumstances. Christians can also look to the psalmist's words for encouragement when faced with adversity or persecution. Furthermore, this psalm reminds us that God is just and will eventually mete out justice and vindicate his faithful people. The final verse of this psalm is a prayerful declaration of God's blessings on his people, which Christians can also make their own, trusting in God's grace and protection.