Psalms 129 (NASB)

8 verses · New American Standard Bible · Formal equivalence (most literal)

The NASB is widely regarded as the most literally accurate English translation. It is the standard for in-depth word study and academic analysis, preserving the exact structure and terminology of the original languages as closely as possible.

Psalms Chapter 129 contains 8 verses and is presented here in the New American Standard Bible (NASB), which uses a formal equivalence (most literal) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1A Song of Ascents. 'Many times they have persecuted me from my youth up,' Let Israel now say,

2'Many times they have persecuted me from my youth up; Yet they have not prevailed against me.

3'The plowers plowed upon my back; They lengthened their furrows.'

4The LORD is righteous; He has cut in two the cords of the wicked.

5May all who hate Zion Be put to shame and turned backward;

6Let them be like grass upon the housetops, Which withers before it grows up;

7With which the reaper does not fill his hand, Or the binder of sheaves his bosom;

8Nor do those who pass by say, 'The blessing of the LORD be upon you; We bless you in the name of the LORD.'

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What is Psalms 129 in the NASB?

Psalms 129 in the New American Standard Bible (NASB) contains 8 verses. The NASB uses a formal equivalence (most literal) approach, first published in 1971 (rev. 2020).

How does the NASB translate Psalms 129 differently?

The New American Standard Bible uses formal equivalence (most literal), balancing accuracy with modern readability. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 129 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 129 (NASB)?

Psalms Chapter 129 contains 8 verses in the New American Standard Bible. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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