Psalms 129:8

Neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the LORD be upon you: we bless you in the name of the LORD.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Psalms 129:8

BSB

May none who pass by say to them, "The blessing of the LORD be on you; we bless you in the name of the LORD."

AKJV

Neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the LORD be on you: we bless you in the name of the LORD.

CPDV

And those who were passing by have not said to them: "The blessing of the Lord be upon you. We have blessed you in the name of the Lord."

ERV

Neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the LORD be upon you; we bless you in the name of the LORD.

NHEB

Neither do those who go by say, "The blessing of the LORD be on you. We bless you in the name of the LORD."

SMT

And they passing by, said not, The praise of Jehovah to you: we praised you in the name of Jehovah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Psalms 129:8

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Commentary for Psalms 129:8

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

Overview of Psalms 129:8

Summary

Blessing withheld from passersby regarding enemies

Event

Refusal to bless oppressors

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC