Psalms 129:4 nasb — The LORD is righteous; He has cut in two the cords of the wicked.

NASB

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

— Psalms 129:4, NASB

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Psalms 129 — Context

1

"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."

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

Psalms 129:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 129:4 say?
Psalms 129:4 in the NASB reads: “The LORD is righteous; He has cut in two the cords of the wicked.”
Where is Psalms 129:4 in the Bible?
Psalms 129:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 129, verse 4.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 129:4.
What translation should I read Psalms 129:4 in?
Psalms 129:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 129:4?
Psalms 129:4 reads (NASB): “The LORD is righteous; He has cut in two the cords of the wicked.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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