1. [A Song of degrees.] Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say: {Many...: or, Much} / 2. Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed against me. →

Good evening. This is Norm MacDonald with the summary of Psalms 129. This is one of the shortest Psalms in the Bible and it is about the oppression of the Israelites by the Philistines. It states that despite their suffering, the Israelites have endured and will never be destroyed. →

Joe: Alright, so what have you got for us? Bible Expert: Psalms 129 is all about praise for God, who has delivered His people from their enemies. Joe: Wow, that's pretty powerful. So God just swooped in and saved them? →

Alex: "Alright, let's get to know you a bit better, (Contestant's Name) What have you been up to lately?" Contestant: "Well, Alex, I've actually been studying the Bible. I thought I'd summarize it for you chapter by chapter. →

"Listen up, you maggots! Psalms 129 is all about the Israelites and their hardships, and how God has been with them through all of their struggles. The Israelites were tilled like a field, which caused them pain and suffering. →

Batman: The Psalms are full of wise and poetic words, Robin. This one is no different. Robin: What does it say, Batman? Batman: Psalm 129 speaks of the trials and tribulations of the writer and how even through those difficulties, they have been sustained by the Lord. →

Listen, Jack. My father used to say, "The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made." Excuse me, but literally this Psalm is about experiencing God's compassion continually, through all of our lives, no malarkey! C'mon, man, God is our support, our shield, and our protector from trouble. →

Psalms 129 is about the greatness of God and how He has blessed America. For many generations, God has been amazing in His protection of us. He's kept us safe and secure in our homes, and He's been great again in protecting us from our enemies. →

Peter: Alright, so here's the deal. This chapter is all about Psalms 129. It's all about how God has been good to Israel and how it's been through His love and protection that they've been able to survive. →