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.”

"Neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the LORD be upon you: we bless you in the name of the LORD." - Psalms 129:8
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What does Psalms 129:8 mean?

Psalm 129:8 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the Lord be upon you: we bless you in the name of the Lord." The verse is a part of Psalm 129, which is a song of ascents or a pilgrimage hymn. The psalm is only six…

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The Silence of Blessings: Understanding Psalm 129:8

In Psalm 129:8, we find a verse that speaks deeply to the human experience of seeking connection, affirmation, and the often-overlooked importance of verbal blessings. The verse reads: "Neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the LORD be upon you: we bless you in the…

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A Prayer for Divine Blessing and Recognition

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, my heart is heavy with the significance of Your words through the psalmist in Psalm 129:8. Your message resonates deeply, reminding us of the blessing that should flow from our lips toward one another—"Neither do they which go by say…

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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."
Psalms 129:6 - "Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withereth afore it groweth up:"
Psalms 129:3 - "The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long their furrows."
Psalms 129:5 - "Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion."
Psalms 129:4 - "The LORD is righteous: he hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked."
Psalms 119:129 - "Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them."
Psalms 129:7 - "Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand; nor he that bindeth sheaves his bosom."
Psalms 129:1 - "Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say:"
"Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say:" - Psalms 129:1
Psalms 129:2 - "Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed against me."
"Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion." - Psalms 129:5
"The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long their furrows." - Psalms 129:3
"The LORD is righteous: he hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked." - Psalms 129:4
"Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them." - Psalms 119:129
"Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withereth afore it groweth up:" - Psalms 129:6
"Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand; nor he that bindeth sheaves his bosom." - Psalms 129:7
"Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed against me." - Psalms 129:2
Psalms 49:8 - "(For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)"
"All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field;" - Psalms 8:7
"To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;" - Psalms 149:8
"But thou, LORD, art most high for evermore." - Psalms 92:8
Psalms 78:8 - "And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation; a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not stedfast with God."
"They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright." - Psalms 20:8
"Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together" - Psalms 98:8
"They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily." - Psalms 73:8
"Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth." - Psalms 124:8
"The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed." - Psalms 28:8
"Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way." - Psalms 25:8
"And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities." - Psalms 130:8