Psalm 129:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

I pray that all who hate the city of Zion will be made ashamed and forced to turn and run.

Cross References

Nehemiah 6:16

When our enemies in the surrounding nations learnt that the work was finished, they felt helpless, because they knew that our God had helped us rebuild the wall.

Esther 6:13

Haman told his wife and friends what had happened. Then his wife and his advisers said, “If Mordecai is a Jew, this is just the beginning of your troubles! You will end up a ruined man.”

Esther 9:5

The Jews took their swords and did away with their enemies, without showing any mercy.

Psalm 122:6

Jerusalem, we pray that you will have peace, and that all will go well for those who love you.

Psalm 40:15

Embarrass and shame all those who say, “Just look at you now!”

Psalm 71:13

Embarrass and destroy all who want me dead; disgrace and confuse all who want to hurt me.

Isaiah 10:12

The Lord will do what he has planned against Jerusalem and Mount Zion. Then he will punish the proud and boastful king of Assyria,

Isaiah 29:8

Those nations that attack Mount Zion will suffer from hunger and thirst. They will dream of food and drink but wake up weary and hungry and thirsty as ever.

Isaiah 37:35

I will protect it for the sake of my own honour and because of the promise I made to my servant David.

Micah 4:11

Zion, because of your sins you are surrounded by many nations who say, “We can hardly wait to see you disgraced.”

Zechariah 12:3

But I will turn Jerusalem into a heavy stone that crushes anyone who tries to lift it. When all nations on earth surround Jerusalem,

Zechariah 12:6

At that time I will let the clans of Judah be like a ball of fire in a wood pile or a fiery torch in a hay stack. Then Judah will send the surrounding nations up in smoke. And once again the city of Jerusalem will be filled with people.

1 Corinthians 16:22

I pray that God will put a curse on everyone who doesn't love the Lord. And may the Lord come soon.