Psalms 129:5
“Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion.”
Psalms 129:5 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Sion.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Let them be put to shame and turned backward, All they that hate Zion.
- DARBYDarby
- Let them be ashamed and turned backward, all that hate Zion;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Let them be disappointed and turned backward, all those who hate Zion.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Confounded and turn backward do all hating Zion.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion.
Context: Psalms 129
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.
6Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withereth afore it groweth up:
7Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand; nor he that bindeth sheaves his bosom.
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.