Psalm 129:5

Translations

Modern

May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame.

Traditional

Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion.

Literal

May they be put to shame and turned back, all those hating Zion!

Latin

Confundantur, et convertantur retrorsum omnes qui oderunt Sion.

Original

Hebrew

English

May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame.

Notes

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 Zion

Related verses

Isaiah 37:35
‘I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’”
Psalm 71:13
May the accusers of my soul be ashamed and consumed; may those who seek my harm be covered with scorn and disgrace.
Esther 6:13
Haman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened. His advisers and his wife Zeresh said to him, “Since Mordecai, before whom your downfall has begun, is Jewish, you will not prevail against him—for surely you will fall before him.”
Zechariah 12:3
On that day, when all the nations of the earth gather against her, I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone for all the peoples; all who would heave it away will be severely injured.
Isaiah 37:22
…this is the word that the LORD has spoken against him: ‘The Virgin Daughter of Zion despises you and mocks you; the Daughter of Jerusalem shakes her head behind you.
Isaiah 10:12
So when the Lord has completed all His work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, He will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria for the fruit of his arrogant heart and the proud look in his eyes.
Psalm 83:4–11
…saying, “Come, let us erase them as a nation; may the name of Israel be remembered no more.”
Zechariah 12:6
On that day I will make the clans of Judah like a firepot in a woodpile, like a flaming torch among the sheaves; they will consume all the peoples around them on the right and on the left, while the people of Jerusalem remain secure there.
Esther 9:5
The Jews put all their enemies to the sword, killing and destroying them, and they did as they pleased to those who hated them.
Zechariah 1:14–17
Then the angel who was speaking with me said, “Proclaim this word: This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘I am very jealous for Jerusalem and Zion,
Psalm 122:6
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.
Isaiah 37:28–29
But I know your sitting down, your going out and coming in, and your raging against Me.

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

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

Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Prayer: Imprecatory The Jews: Denunciations Against Those Who: Hated

Psalm 129:5

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