Psalms 129:6

Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withereth afore it groweth up:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 129:6

BSB

May they be like grass on the rooftops, which withers before it can grow,

AKJV

Let them be as the grass on the housetops, which wither before it grows up:

CPDV

Let them be like grass on the rooftops, which withers before it can be pulled up:

ERV

Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withereth afore it groweth up:

NHEB

Let them be as the grass on the housetops, which withers before it grows up;

SMT

They shall be as the grass of the roofs drying up before it was drawn out:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 129:6

LetthembeasthegrassH2682Noun MasculineuponthehousetopsH1406Noun MasculinewhichwitherethH3001 aforeH6927Noun FeminineitgrowethupH8025Verb

Commentary for Psalms 129:6

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Psalms 129:6

Summary

Enemies wither away like weak vegetation

Event

Enemies likened to dying plants

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC