Psalm 129 The Church Is Persecuted, But Not Destroyed

 Psalm 129

The Church Is Persecuted, But Not Destroyed

1 Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, let Israel now say.

2 Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, yet they have not prevailed against me.

3 The plowmen have plowed upon my back; they have made their furrows long.

4 The Lord is righteous; he has cut short the cords of the wicked.

5 Let all who hate Zion be ashamed and turned back.

6 Let them be like the grass on the housetops, which withers before it is plucked.

7 With which the reaper does not fill his hand, nor does he who binds sheaves fill his arm.

8 Neither do those who pass by say, "The blessing of the Lord be upon you!" We will bless you in the name of the Lord.