Psalms 129:5
Psalms 129:5 in Multiple Translations
May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame.
Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion.
Let them be put to shame and turned backward, All they that hate Zion.
Let all the haters of Zion be shamed and turned back.
May everyone who hates Zion be driven back in humiliating defeat.
They that hate Zion, shalbe all ashamed and turned backward.
Confounded and turn backward do all hating Zion.
Let them be disappointed and turned backward, all those who hate Zion.
Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion.
My soul hath hoped in the Lord.
I wish/hope that all those who hate Jerusalem/Israel will be ashamed because of being defeated.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 129:5
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Psalms 129:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יֵ֭בֹשׁוּ
וְ/יִסֹּ֣גוּ
אָח֑וֹר
כֹּ֝֗ל
שֹׂנְאֵ֥י
צִיּֽוֹן
יֵ֭בֹשׁוּ
bûwsh
H954
be ashamed
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
וְ/יִסֹּ֣גוּ
çûwg
H5472
to turn
Conj | V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
אָח֑וֹר
ʼâchôwr
H268
back
N-ms
כֹּ֝֗ל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
שֹׂנְאֵ֥י
sânêʼ
H8130
to hate
V-Qal
צִיּֽוֹן
Tsîyôwn
H6726
Zion
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 129:5
יֵ֭בֹשׁוּ
bûwsh
H954
"be ashamed"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
To be ashamed is what this Hebrew word means, implying a feeling of guilt or disappointment. It is used to describe someone who is disconcerted or delayed, like in the story of Adam and Eve. Shame is a strong emotion.
Definition: 1) to put to shame, be ashamed, be disconcerted, be disappointed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to feel shame 1a2) to be ashamed, disconcerted, disappointed (by reason of) 1b) (Piel) to delay (in shame) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to put to shame 1c2) to act shamefully 1c3) to be ashamed 1d) (Hithpolel) to be ashamed before one another
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: (be, make, bring to, cause, put to, with, a-) shamed(-d), be (put to) confounded(-fusion), become dry, delay, be long. See also: Genesis 2:25; Isaiah 24:23; Psalms 6:11.
וְ/יִסֹּ֣גוּ
çûwg
H5472
"to turn"
Conj | V-Niphal-Imperf-3mp
The Hebrew word çûwg means to turn back or go back, and can also imply apostasy or backsliding. In the KJV translation, it is often used to describe someone who turns away from God or their faith, as seen in various biblical passages.
Definition: 1) to move, go, turn back, move away, backslide 1a) (Qal) to backslide, prove recreant to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to turn oneself away, turn back 1b2) to be turned or driven back, be repulsed Also means: sug (שׂוּג "to turn back" H7734)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: backslider, drive, go back, turn (away, back). See also: Psalms 35:4; Psalms 129:5; Psalms 40:15.
אָח֑וֹר
ʼâchôwr
H268
"back"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means the back or rear side of something. It can also refer to a location or direction, like the West. In Genesis, it describes the back of the Tabernacle.
Definition: 1) the back side, the rear 1a) backwards 1b) hereafter (of time) 1c) behind
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: after(-ward), back (part, -side, -ward), hereafter, (be-) hind(-er part), time to come, without. See also: Genesis 49:17; Psalms 129:5; Psalms 9:4.
כֹּ֝֗ל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
שֹׂנְאֵ֥י
sânêʼ
H8130
"to hate"
V-Qal
To hate means to feel intense dislike or hostility, as seen in the actions of enemies or foes in the Bible. It can also describe God's hatred of sin.
Definition: 1) to hate, be hateful 1a) (Qal) to hate 1a1) of man 1a2) of God 1a3) hater, one hating, enemy (participle) (subst) 1b) (Niphal) to be hated 1c) (Piel) hater (participle) 1c1) of persons, nations, God, wisdom Aramaic equivalent: se.ne (שְׂנָא "to hate" H8131)
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe, (be) hate(-ful, -r), odious, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 24:60; Psalms 50:17; Psalms 5:6.
צִיּֽוֹן
Tsîyôwn
H6726
"Zion"
N-proper
Zion refers to a mountain in Jerusalem, often used as another name for the city, especially in prophetic books like Isaiah and Jeremiah.
Definition: Zion = "parched place" another name for Jerusalem especially in the prophetic books Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: Zion. See also: 2 Samuel 5:7; Isaiah 49:14; Psalms 2:6.
Study Notes — Psalms 129:5
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- Context
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- Psalms 129:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 129:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 129:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 129:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 129:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 129:5
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 129:5
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 129:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 129:5
- Sermons on Psalms 129:5
Context — The Cords of the Wicked
3The plowmen plowed over my back; they made their furrows long.
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, 7unable to fill the hands of the reaper, or the arms of the binder of sheaves.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 71:13 | May the accusers of my soul be ashamed and consumed; may those who seek my harm be covered with scorn and disgrace. |
| 2 | Isaiah 37:35 | ‘I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’” |
| 3 | Esther 6:13 | Haman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened. His advisers and his wife Zeresh said to him, “Since Mordecai, before whom your downfall has begun, is Jewish, you will not prevail against him—for surely you will fall before him.” |
| 4 | Isaiah 10:12 | So when the Lord has completed all His work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, He will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria for the fruit of his arrogant heart and the proud look in his eyes. |
| 5 | Zechariah 12:3 | On that day, when all the nations of the earth gather against her, I will make Jerusalem a heavy stone for all the peoples; all who would heave it away will be severely injured. |
| 6 | Psalms 83:4–11 | saying, “Come, let us erase them as a nation; may the name of Israel be remembered no more.” For with one mind they plot together, they form an alliance against You— the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagrites, of Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, of Philistia with the people of Tyre. Even Assyria has joined them, lending strength to the sons of Lot. Selah Do to them as You did to Midian, as to Sisera and Jabin at the River Kishon, who perished at Endor and became like dung on the ground. Make their nobles like Oreb and Zeeb, and all their princes like Zebah and Zalmunna, |
| 7 | Zechariah 1:14–17 | Then the angel who was speaking with me said, “Proclaim this word: This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘I am very jealous for Jerusalem and Zion, but I am fiercely angry with the nations that are at ease. For I was a little angry, but they have added to the calamity. ’ Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I will return to Jerusalem with mercy, and there My house will be rebuilt, declares the LORD of Hosts, and a measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem.’ Proclaim further that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘My cities will again overflow with prosperity; the LORD will again comfort Zion and choose Jerusalem.’” |
| 8 | Isaiah 37:28–29 | But I know your sitting down, your going out and coming in, and your raging against Me. Because your rage and arrogance against Me have reached My ears, I will put My hook in your nose and My bit in your mouth; I will send you back the way you came.’ |
| 9 | Psalms 122:6 | Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper. |
| 10 | Zechariah 12:6 | On that day I will make the clans of Judah like a firepot in a woodpile, like a flaming torch among the sheaves; they will consume all the peoples around them on the right and on the left, while the people of Jerusalem remain secure there. |
Psalms 129:5 Summary
[This verse is a prayer that those who oppose God's people will be turned back in shame, which means they will be defeated and humiliated. This is because God is a righteous and just God who loves and protects His people, as seen in Psalms 37:28, which says that God loves justice and does not forsake His saints. We can trust that God will defend us, even when we face opposition or hardship, and that He will ultimately bring justice and righteousness to all people, as promised in Revelation 21:4.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for someone to hate Zion?
To hate Zion means to oppose or be against the people and city of God, as seen in Psalms 129:5, which is a reflection of their spiritual state, as described in Romans 8:7, where it says that the mind set on the flesh is hostile towards God.
Will God really turn back those who hate Zion in shame?
Yes, according to Psalms 129:5, God will indeed turn back those who hate Zion in shame, and this is further confirmed in Psalms 37:22, which says that those who are blessed by God will inherit the land, but the wicked will be cut off.
How does this verse relate to the broader biblical theme of God's protection of His people?
This verse is part of a larger theme in the Bible where God protects and defends His people, as seen in Exodus 14:13-14, where God saves the Israelites from the Egyptians, and in Isaiah 54:17, which says that no weapon formed against God's people will prosper.
Can we, as believers, apply this verse to our own lives and the opposition we face?
While Psalms 129:5 specifically refers to Zion, the principle of God turning back those who oppose His people can be applied to our own lives, as seen in 2 Thessalonians 1:6, which says that God will repay those who trouble us, and in 2 Timothy 3:12, which says that all who desire to live a godly life will suffer persecution.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be unknowingly opposing God's work in my life or in the lives of others?
- How can I, as a believer, demonstrate love and support for God's people, particularly those who are facing persecution or hardship?
- In what ways can I trust God to defend and protect me, even when faced with opposition or adversity, and what does this say about my faith and trust in Him?
- What does this verse reveal about God's character, particularly in relation to His people, and how can I reflect this character in my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 129:5
Let them all be confounded,.... Or "ashamed": as all the enemies of God's people will be sooner or later, either in this world, or however when Christ shall come in the clouds of heaven; or let them
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 129:5
Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion. Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion - (Psalms 35:4.) Faith anticipates future triumphs over the enemy from those vouch-safed in times past.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 129:5
Forced to retreat with shame and disappointment.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 129:5
Psalms 129:5 Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion.Ver. 5. Let them all be confounded, &c.] And if those that hate Zion, how much more those that hurt her with their virulent tongues or violent hands!
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 129:5
Verse 5. Let them all be confounded] They shall be confounded. They who hate Zion, the Church of God, hate God himself; and all such must be dealt with as enemies, and be utterly confounded.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 129:5
5–8. The enemies of Zion shall be destroyed before their malicious schemes are matured.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 129:5
Let them all be confounded and turned back ... - This might be rendered in the indicative, “they are ashamed,” but the connection seems to require the rendering in our version.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 129:5
5. That hate Zion—This indicates that Zion still had living enemies, though their chief strength had been neutralized, and deliverance attained. See the introduction.
Sermons on Psalms 129:5
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"The Suffering of Christ From John's Gospel" ch.17:1 by Charles Alexander | In this sermon on John 17 and 18, the preacher delves into the profound significance of Jesus' words and actions leading up to His crucifixion. Jesus' prayer in John 17 reveals His |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 37:14 - Part 2 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of the descendants of Jacob and their journey out of Egypt. He highlights the encounter between Balaam and King Balak, where Balaam |
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Homily 26 on Matthew by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on the story of the centurion who displayed great faith in Jesus, believing in His authority to heal his servant with just a word. Chrysostom highlights th |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 13:12 - Part 2 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the impending cataclysmic event that will terrorize the world. He describes the inhumanity of man to man that is often seen in war and |
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Luke 21:25 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith addresses the current global crises, emphasizing the distress of nations as tensions rise between East and West, particularly with Russia's potential moves in the Middl |
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Psalms 102:13 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes that God has set specific times for the restoration of Israel, the return of Jesus Christ, personal salvation, and even death. He highlights the prophetic si |
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Epistle 274 by George Fox | George Fox emphasizes the importance of living in the pure and undefiled life, rooted in the holy seed that transcends transgression. He highlights that this seed, which is eternal |