Psalms 128

1An ode of ascents. "Many times they warred against me from my youth," Let Israel now say;

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2"Many times they warred against me from my youth, Yet they did not overcome me.

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3The sinners schemed behind my back; They prolonged their lawlessness."

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4The righteous Lord cut in pieces the necks of sinners.

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5Let all who hate Zion Be shamed and turned back.

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6Let them become like grass on the housetops, Which withers before it is plucked up;

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7Like grass with which the reaper does not fill his hand, Nor the gatherer of sheaves, his bosom;

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8Neither do those who pass by say to them, "The Lord's blessing be upon you; In the Lord's name, we bless you."

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