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Yet they have not prevailed against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/129.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Many times they have attacked me from my youth up; Yet they have not prevailed against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/129.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Many times they have persecuted me from my youth up; Yet they have not prevailed against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/129.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Many times they have persecuted me from my youth up; Yet they have not prevailed against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/129.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“Many times they have assailed me from my youth up; Yet they have not prevailed against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/129.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Many times they have persecuted me from my youth, Yet they have not prevailed against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/129.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />since my youth they have often attacked me, but they have not prevailed against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/129.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Since my youth they have often attacked me, but they have not prevailed against me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/129.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth up: Yet they have not prevailed against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/129.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />"Since the time I was young, enemies have often attacked! But they have not defeated me, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/129.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth up: yet they have not prevailed against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/129.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"From the time I was young, people have attacked me, but they have never overpowered me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/129.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Ever since I was young, my enemies have persecuted me cruelly, but they have not overcome me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/129.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Since my youth they have often persecuted me, yet they haven't defeated me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/129.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />many a time they have persecuted me from my youth, but they have not prevailed against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/129.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"Since my youth they have often attacked me, but they have not defeated me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/129.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />many times they have afflicted me from my youth up, yet they have not prevailed against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/129.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/129.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />many times they have afflicted me from my youth up, yet they have not prevailed against me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/129.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Often they distressed me from my youth, "" Yet they have not prevailed over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/129.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Often they distressed me from my youth, Yet they have not prevailed over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/129.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Much they pressed me from my youth: also they shall not prevail against me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/129.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Often have they fought against me from my youth: but they could not prevail over me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/129.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 128:2>they have often fought against me from my youth, yet they could not prevail over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/129.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Viciously have they attacked me from my youth, yet they have not prevailed against me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/129.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“often have they attacked me from my youth, yet they have not prevailed against me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/129.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />My oppressors have been many from my youth, yet they have not prevailed against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/129.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />My torturers have increased from my youth and they have not prevailed over my power.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/129.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Much have they afflicted me from my youth up; But they have not prevailed against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/129.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Many a time have they warred against me from my youth: and yet they prevailed not against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/129-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=16432" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/129.htm">The Cords of the Wicked</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>A song of ascents. Many a time they have persecuted me from my youth—let Israel now declare— <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: rab·baṯ (Adj-fsc) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">many a time</a> <a href="/hebrew/6887.htm" title="6887: ṣə·rā·rū·nî (V-Qal-Perf-3cp:: 1cs) -- A primitive root; to cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive.">they have persecuted me</a> <a href="/hebrew/5271.htm" title="5271: min·nə·‘ū·rāy (Prep-m:: N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Or naur; and nturah; properly, passive participle from na'ar as denominative; youth, the state or the persons.">from my youth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">but</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">they have not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3201.htm" title="3201: yā·ḵə·lū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To be able, have power. Or yakowl; a primitive root; to be able, literally or morally.">prevailed</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">against me.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>The plowmen plowed over my back; they made their furrows long.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/1-12.htm">Exodus 1:12</a></span><br />But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and flourished; so the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-8.htm">2 Corinthians 4:8-9</a></span><br />We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-37.htm">Romans 8:37</a></span><br />No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-7.htm">Isaiah 50:7</a></span><br />Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-11.htm">2 Timothy 3:11</a></span><br />my persecutions, and the sufferings that came upon me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. What persecutions I endured! Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-10.htm">2 Corinthians 1:10</a></span><br />He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/14-22.htm">Acts 14:22</a></span><br />strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a></span><br />I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">2 Corinthians 12:10</a></span><br />That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3-5</a></span><br />Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope. / And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a></span><br />Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, / because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. / Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-12.htm">1 Peter 4:12-13</a></span><br />Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. / But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a></span><br />No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/1-19.htm">Jeremiah 1:19</a></span><br />They will fight against you but will never overcome you, since I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed against me.</p><p class="hdg">yet they have</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-19.htm">Psalm 34:19</a></b></br> Many <i>are</i> the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/118-13.htm">Psalm 118:13</a></b></br> Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/125-1.htm">Psalm 125:1</a></b></br> A Song of degrees. They that trust in the LORD <i>shall be</i> as mount Zion, <i>which</i> cannot be removed, <i>but</i> abideth for ever.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/129-1.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/psalms/129-1.htm">Distressed</a> <a href="/psalms/98-1.htm">Gained</a> <a href="/psalms/129-1.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/129-1.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/psalms/129-1.htm">Often</a> <a href="/psalms/129-1.htm">Oppressed</a> <a href="/psalms/119-143.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/psalms/129-1.htm">Persecuted</a> <a href="/psalms/65-3.htm">Prevailed</a> <a href="/psalms/129-1.htm">Sorely</a> <a href="/psalms/129-1.htm">Time</a> <a href="/psalms/129-1.htm">Times</a> <a href="/psalms/129-1.htm">Troubles</a> <a href="/psalms/118-15.htm">Victory</a> <a href="/psalms/129-1.htm">Young</a> <a href="/psalms/129-1.htm">Youth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/140-12.htm">Afflicted</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-21.htm">Distressed</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-2.htm">Gained</a> <a href="/psalms/131-1.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/132-15.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-1.htm">Often</a> <a href="/psalms/146-7.htm">Oppressed</a> <a href="/psalms/142-3.htm">Overcome</a> <a href="/psalms/143-3.htm">Persecuted</a> <a href="/jeremiah/20-7.htm">Prevailed</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-7.htm">Sorely</a> <a href="/psalms/131-3.htm">Time</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-19.htm">Times</a> <a href="/psalms/132-1.htm">Troubles</a> <a href="/psalms/144-10.htm">Victory</a> <a href="/psalms/144-12.htm">Young</a> <a href="/psalms/144-12.htm">Youth</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 129</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/129-1.htm">An exhortation to praise God for saving Israel in their great afflictions</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/129-5.htm">The haters of the church are cursed</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/129.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/129.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>many a time they have persecuted me from my youth</b><br>This phrase reflects the enduring struggles and afflictions faced by the people of Israel throughout their history. The "youth" of Israel can be seen as the early days of the nation, beginning with the patriarchs and extending through the period of slavery in Egypt. The repeated persecution highlights the persistent opposition from surrounding nations and internal challenges. This theme of suffering is echoed in the lives of many biblical figures, such as Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his brothers, and David, who faced numerous adversaries. The phrase also resonates with the experiences of the early Christian church, which faced persecution from both Jewish and Roman authorities. Theologically, this can be seen as a foreshadowing of the suffering servant motif found in <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>, which Christians interpret as a prophecy of Jesus Christ's own persecution and suffering.<p><b>but they have not prevailed against me</b><br>Despite the numerous attempts to oppress and destroy Israel, the nation has survived and maintained its identity. This resilience is attributed to God's covenantal faithfulness and protection. Historically, Israel's survival against overwhelming odds, such as during the Babylonian exile and subsequent return, underscores this divine preservation. The phrase can also be connected to the New Testament, where Jesus promises that the gates of hell will not prevail against His church (<a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a>). This assurance of victory despite persecution is a recurring theme in Scripture, offering hope and encouragement to believers. It reflects the ultimate triumph of God's purposes and the enduring nature of His promises, as seen in the resurrection of Christ, which signifies victory over sin and death.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation of Israel is often seen as the speaker in this Psalm, representing the collective experience of the Jewish people who have faced persecution throughout history.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/persecutors.htm">Persecutors</a></b><br>These are the unnamed adversaries who have oppressed Israel repeatedly. They symbolize the forces of evil and opposition against God's people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/y/youth.htm">Youth</a></b><br>This term refers to the early history of Israel, possibly alluding to the time of their enslavement in Egypt or other early adversities faced by the nation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_through_trials.htm">Perseverance Through Trials</a></b><br>The history of Israel teaches us the importance of perseverance. Despite repeated persecution, they endured. As believers, we are called to remain steadfast in our faith, trusting that God will sustain us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>The phrase "but they have not prevailed against me" highlights God's faithfulness. No matter how severe the trials, God ensures that His people are not overcome. We can trust in His promises and protection.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The ongoing struggle against persecution is a reminder of the spiritual warfare believers face. We must be vigilant and equipped with the armor of God to stand firm against the enemy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_deliverance.htm">Hope in Deliverance</a></b><br>Just as Israel was delivered from their oppressors, we have hope in Christ for ultimate deliverance from sin and death. This hope should inspire us to live boldly for Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_129.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 129</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_'plowers_plowing'_literal_or_metaphorical.htm">Is the imagery of “plowers plowing” on the Psalmist’s back (Psalm 129:3) meant to be literal or metaphorical, and how do we reconcile it with scientific or historical plausibility?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_129_1-2_match_israel's_history.htm">How does Psalm 129:1-2 align with historical records of Israel's early afflictions, and is there evidence outside the Bible to confirm such repeated oppression?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_129_5_align_with_loving_enemies.htm">How does Psalm 129's wish for adversaries to be shamed (Psalm 129:5) fit with New Testament teachings that urge believers to love and forgive their enemies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_if_believers_die_young_or_childless.htm">Psalm 128:5-6 envisions a long life and seeing future generations--what about believers who die young or never have descendants?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/129.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth</span>. The repetition emphasizes the fact of Israel's long and bitter suffering. <span class="cmt_word">Yet they have not prevailed against me.</span> Israel has not been given as a prey to the heathen's teeth (<a href="/psalms/124-6.htm">Psalm 124:6</a>). She is still a nation, unsubdued; she holds her own; the struggle is not ended. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/129-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">many a time</span><br /><span class="heb">רַ֭בַּת</span> <span class="translit">(rab·baṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they have persecuted me</span><br /><span class="heb">צְרָר֣וּנִי</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·rā·rū·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6887.htm">Strong's 6887: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bind, tie up, be restricted, narrow, scant, or cramped</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from my youth,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִנְּעוּרָ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(min·nə·‘ū·rāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5271.htm">Strong's 5271: </a> </span><span class="str2">Youth, the state, the persons</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but</span><br /><span class="heb">גַּ֝ם</span> <span class="translit">(gam)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they have not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">prevailed</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֥כְלוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḵə·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3201.htm">Strong's 3201: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be able, have power</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against me.</span><br /><span class="heb">לִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/129-2.htm">Psalm 129:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/129-2.htm">Psalm 129:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/129-2.htm">Psalm 129:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/129-2.htm">Psalm 129:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/129-2.htm">Psalm 129:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/129-2.htm">Psalm 129:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/129-2.htm">Psalm 129:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/129-2.htm">Psalm 129:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/129-2.htm">Psalm 129:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/129-2.htm">Psalm 129:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/129-2.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 129:2 Many times they have afflicted me (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/129-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 129:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 129:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/129-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 129:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 129:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>