Psalm 129:4

Translations

Modern

The LORD is righteous; He has cut me from the cords of the wicked.

Traditional

The Lord is righteous: he hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked.

Literal

YHWH the Righteous One, may He cut off the cords of the wicked!

Latin

Dominus justus concidit cervices peccatorum.

Original

Hebrew

English

The LORD is righteous; He has cut me from the cords of the wicked.

Notes

Psalms 129:3–4

The LORD is righteous: He rescued Israel from Egypt, from many enemy attacks, and from the Babylonian exile.

Psalms 129:1–8

The psalmist briefly reviews Israel’s history of trouble (Psalm 129:1–2) and redemption (129:3–4). He ends with curses against the enemies and blessings on the godly (Psalm 129:5–6).

Psalms 120:1–134:3

These short and memorable songs were sung by pilgrims as they traveled to Jerusalem for the national festivals held three times each year (Deuteronomy 16:16). The title of these psalms includes a Hebrew word that can mean “steps” or “stairs.” Some scholars understand it to mean “going up to Jerusalem.” These psalms, often called the Songs of Ascents, lead the listener on a journey to Jerusalem to praise God for his goodness to Israel through history.

Theme notes and profiles

Praise Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 119:137
Righteous are You, O LORD, and upright are Your judgments.
Lamentations 3:22
Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail.
Daniel 9:7
To You, O Lord, belongs righteousness, but this day we are covered with shame—the men of Judah, the people of Jerusalem, and all Israel near and far, in all the countries to which You have driven us because of our unfaithfulness to You.
Psalm 124:6–7
Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as prey to their teeth.
Nehemiah 9:33
You are just in all that has befallen us, because You have acted faithfully, while we have acted wickedly.
Ezra 9:15
O LORD, God of Israel, You are righteous! For we remain this day as a remnant. Here we are before You in our guilt, though because of it no one can stand before You.”
Psalm 140:5–11
The proud hide a snare for me; the cords of their net are spread along the path, and lures are set out for me. Selah
Lamentations 1:18
The LORD is righteous, yet I rebelled against His command. Listen, all you people; look upon my suffering. My young men and maidens have gone into captivity.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Degrees, Song of Hallel Imprecatory Psalms Music Psalms, Book of Song of Ascents Song of Ascents, Song of Degrees

Topics

God: Judge, and his Justice Wicked (People): Punishment of

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