A song of ascents.
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They have greatly oppressed me from my youth - let Israel say -
2
they have greatly oppressed me from my youth,
but they have not gained the victory over me.
3
Plowmen have plowed my back ankd made their furrows long.
4
But the LORD is righteous; he has cut me free from the cords of the wicked.
5
May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame.
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May they be like grass on the roof, which withers before it can grow;
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with it the reaper cannot fill his hands, nor the one who gathers fill his arms.
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May those who pass by not say, "The blessing of the LORD be upon you;
we bless you in the name of the LORD."