Psalms 129; Psalms 130; Psalms 131

1 Here is what Israel should say. Many times my enemies have beaten me down ever since I was a young nation.

2 Many times my enemies have beaten me down ever since I was a young nation, but they haven't won the battle.

3 They have made deep wounds in my back. It looks like a field a farmer has plowed.

4 The LORD does what is right. Sinners had tied me up with ropes. But the LORD has set me free.

5 May all those who hate Zion be driven back in shame.

6 May they be like grass that grows on the roof of a house. It dries up before it can grow.

7 There isn't enough of it to fill a person's hand. There isn't enough to tie up and carry away.

8 May no one who passes by say to those who hate Zion, "May the blessing of the LORD be on you. We bless you in the name of the Lord."

1 Lord, I cry out to you because I'm suffering so deeply.

2 Lord, listen to me. Pay attention to my cry for your favor.

3 Lord, suppose you kept a record of sins. Lord, who then wouldn't be found guilty?

4 But you forgive. So people have respect for you.

5 With all my heart I wait for the LORD to help me. I put my hope in his word.

6 I wait for the Lord to help me. I wait with more longing than those on guard duty wait for the morning. I'll say it again. I wait with more longing than those on guard duty wait for the morning.

7 Israel, put your hope in the Lord, because the LORD's love never fails. He sets his people completely free.

8 He himself will set Israel free from all of their sins.

1 Lord, my heart isn't proud. My eyes aren't proud either. I don't concern myself with important matters. I don't concern myself with things that are too wonderful for me.

2 I have made myself calm and content like a young child in its mother's arms. Deep down inside me, I am as content as a young child.

3 Israel, put your hope in the LORD both now and forever.