Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame. New Living Translation May all who hate Jerusalem be turned back in shameful defeat. English Standard Version May all who hate Zion be put to shame and turned backward! Berean Standard Bible May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame. King James Bible Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion. New King James Version Let all those who hate Zion Be put to shame and turned back. New American Standard Bible May all who hate Zion Be put to shame and turned backward; NASB 1995 May all who hate Zion Be put to shame and turned backward; NASB 1977 May all who hate Zion, Be put to shame and turned backward, Legacy Standard Bible Let all who hate Zion Be put to shame and turned backward; Amplified Bible May all who hate Zion Be put to shame and turned backward [in defeat]. Christian Standard Bible Let all who hate Zion be driven back in disgrace. Holman Christian Standard Bible Let all who hate Zion be driven back in disgrace. American Standard Version Let them be put to shame and turned backward, All they that hate Zion. Contemporary English Version I pray that all who hate the city of Zion will be made ashamed and forced to turn and run. English Revised Version Let them be ashamed and turned backward, all they that hate Zion. GOD'S WORD® Translation Put to shame all those who hate Zion. Force them to retreat. Good News Translation May everyone who hates Zion be defeated and driven back. International Standard Version Let all who hate Zion be turned away and be ashamed. Majority Standard Bible May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame. NET Bible May all who hate Zion be humiliated and turned back! New Heart English Bible Let them be disappointed and turned backward, all those who hate Zion. Webster's Bible Translation Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion. World English Bible Let them be disappointed and turned backward, all those who hate Zion. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAll hating Zion [are] confounded and turn backward. Young's Literal Translation Confounded and turn backward do all hating Zion. Smith's Literal Translation They shall be ashamed and draw back all hating Zion. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Biblelet them all be confounded and turned back that hate Sion. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible May they recoil in disgrace, all who hate Zion. New Revised Standard Version May all who hate Zion be put to shame and turned backward. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated All the haters of Zion shall turn their backside. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Let them be ashamed and turned backward, All they that hate Zion. Brenton Septuagint Translation Let all that hate Sion be put to shame and turned back. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Cords of the Wicked…4The LORD is righteous; He has cut me from the cords of the wicked. 5May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame. 6May they be like grass on the rooftops, which withers before it can grow,… Cross References Isaiah 41:11 Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. Jeremiah 17:13 O LORD, the hope of Israel, all who abandon You will be put to shame. All who turn away will be written in the dust, for they have abandoned the LORD, the fountain of living water. Psalm 35:4 May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plan to harm me be driven back and confounded. Psalm 40:14 May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated. Psalm 70:2 May those who seek my life be ashamed and confounded; may those who wish me harm be repelled and humiliated. Psalm 83:17 May they be ever ashamed and terrified; may they perish in disgrace. Isaiah 45:16 They will all be put to shame and humiliated; the makers of idols will depart together in disgrace. Isaiah 66:5 You who tremble at His word, hear the word of the LORD: “Your brothers who hate you and exclude you because of My name have said, ‘Let the LORD be glorified that we may see your joy!’ But they will be put to shame.” Jeremiah 20:11 But the LORD is with me like a fearsome warrior. Therefore, my persecutors will stumble and will not prevail. Since they have not succeeded, they will be utterly put to shame, with an everlasting disgrace that will never be forgotten. Job 8:22 Your enemies will be clothed in shame, and the tent of the wicked will be no more.” Proverbs 10:28 The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectations of the wicked will perish. Matthew 21:42-44 Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes’? / Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. / He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed.” Luke 20:17-18 But Jesus looked directly at them and said, “Then what is the meaning of that which is written: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone’? / Everyone who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed.” Acts 4:11 This Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ Romans 9:33 as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” Treasury of Scripture Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion. be confounded Psalm 83:4-11 They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the name of Israel may be no more in remembrance… Psalm 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Esther 6:13 And Haman told Zeresh his wife and all his friends every thing that had befallen him. Then said his wise men and Zeresh his wife unto him, If Mordecai be of the seed of the Jews, before whom thou hast begun to fall, thou shalt not prevail against him, but shalt surely fall before him. Jump to Previous Ashamed Backward Confounded Disappointed Hate Haters Hating Shame Shamed Turn Turned ZionJump to Next Ashamed Backward Confounded Disappointed Hate Haters Hating Shame Shamed Turn Turned ZionPsalm 129 1. An exhortation to praise God for saving Israel in their great afflictions5. The haters of the church are cursed May all who hate Zion This phrase refers to those who oppose or harbor animosity towards Zion, which is often synonymous with Jerusalem, the city of God, and by extension, the people of Israel. Zion holds a central place in biblical history as the location of the Temple, the dwelling place of God among His people. The hatred towards Zion can be seen as opposition to God's chosen people and His divine plan. Throughout the Old Testament, various nations and groups opposed Israel, such as the Philistines, Assyrians, and Babylonians. This opposition is not only political but also spiritual, as Zion represents God's covenant and promises. In a broader sense, this can be seen as a foreshadowing of the world's opposition to God's kingdom and His purposes. be turned back in shame Persons / Places / Events 1. ZionOften used to refer to Jerusalem, Zion is a symbol of God's chosen people and His dwelling place. It represents the spiritual center of Israel and is significant in both historical and eschatological contexts. 2. Enemies of Zion These are individuals or groups who oppose God's people and His purposes. In the context of this Psalm, they are those who harbor animosity towards Israel and, by extension, God's plans. 3. The Psalmist The author of this Psalm, traditionally believed to be David or another inspired writer, who expresses a prayer for divine justice against those who oppose God's people. Teaching Points Understanding Zion's SignificanceZion is more than a physical location; it represents God's eternal covenant with His people. Understanding this helps us grasp the depth of God's promises and His faithfulness. God's Justice Against Opposition The prayer for enemies to be turned back in shame is a call for divine justice. It reassures believers that God is aware of opposition and will act in His time. The Importance of Aligning with God's Purposes Those who oppose Zion are ultimately opposing God's plans. Believers are encouraged to align themselves with God's purposes to avoid being on the wrong side of His justice. Trust in God's Protection Just as Zion is protected, believers can trust in God's protection over their lives. This trust is rooted in faith and the assurance of God's sovereignty. The Role of Prayer in Seeking Justice The Psalmist's prayer is a model for believers to bring their concerns about injustice to God, trusting Him to act righteously.Verse 5. - Let them all be confounded; or, "they shall all be confounded," or "put to shame." And turned back. Made to turn their backs upon their foes. That hate Zion. That have shown themselves enemies to Israel. The main verbs are in the future tense, but may be taken as expressive either of a wish or of a confident expectation. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew May allכֹּ֝֗ל (kōl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every who hate שֹׂנְאֵ֥י (śō·nə·’ê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 8130: To hate Zion צִיּֽוֹן׃ (ṣî·yō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 6726: Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem be turned וְיִסֹּ֣גוּ (wə·yis·sō·ḡū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5472: To move away, backslide back אָח֑וֹר (’ā·ḥō·wr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 268: The hinder part, behind, backward, the West in shame. יֵ֭בֹשׁוּ (yê·ḇō·šū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 954: To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed Links Psalm 129:5 NIVPsalm 129:5 NLT Psalm 129:5 ESV Psalm 129:5 NASB Psalm 129:5 KJV Psalm 129:5 BibleApps.com Psalm 129:5 Biblia Paralela Psalm 129:5 Chinese Bible Psalm 129:5 French Bible Psalm 129:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 129:5 Let them be disappointed and turned backward (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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