They have greatly oppressed me from my youth, let Israel say- 1
they have greatly oppressed me from my youth, but they have not gained the victory over me. 2
Plowmen have plowed my back and made their furrows long. 3
But the LORD is righteous; he has cut me free from the cords of the wicked. 4
May all who hate Zion be turned back in shame. 5
May they be like grass on the roof, which withers before it can grow; 6
with it the reaper cannot fill his hands, nor the one who gathers fill his arms. 7
May those who pass by not say, "The blessing of the LORD be upon you; we bless you in the name of the LORD." 8