Psalm 129 - Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter)

PSALM 129

¹ Oft did they vex me from my youth, may Isr'el now declare;

² Oft did they vex me from my youth, yet not victorious were.

³ The plowers plow'd upon my back; they long their furrows drew.

⁴ The righteous Lord did cut the cords of the ungodly crew.

⁵ Let Sion's haters all be turn'd back with confusion.

⁶ As grass on houses' tops be they, which fades ere it be grown:

⁷ Whereof enough to fill his hand the mower cannot find; Nor can the man his bosom fill, whose work is sheaves to bind.

⁸ Neither say they who do go by, God's blessing on you rest: We in the name of God the Lord do wish you to be blest.