Psalms 129:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 129:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 129:1 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "[A Song of degrees.] Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say: Many...: or, Much" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 129:1 — KJV
“[A Song of degrees.] Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say: Many...: or, Much”
— Psalms 129:1 (KJV)
Psalms 129:1 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
Psalms is the Bible's prayer book — 150 songs covering every emotion a praying person will ever feel: praise, panic, gratitude, grief, fury, and quiet trust. For three thousand years believers have borrowed these words when their own run out. If you can feel it, there is a psalm for it.
Cross-References for Psalms 129:1
“[A Song of degrees of David.] If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say;”
Shares key themes with Psalms 129:1: song, degrees, may
“That ye shall say, Thy servants' trade hath been about cattle from our youth even until now, both we, and also our fathers: that ye may dwell in the land of Goshen; for every shepherd is an abomination unto the Egyptians.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 129:1: youth, may, now
“And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 129:1: may, israel, now
“Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the LORD that doth sanctify you.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 129:1: may, israel, now
“For the LORD had said unto Moses, Say unto the children of Israel, Ye are a stiffnecked people: I will come up into the midst of thee in a moment, and consume thee: therefore now put off thy ornaments from thee, that I may know what to do unto thee.”
Shares key themes with Psalms 129:1: may, israel, now
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