Psalms 129:8

What does Psalms 129:8 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 129:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Neither do they that go by say, The blessing of Jehovah be upon you; We bless you in the name of Jehovah.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the Lord be upon you: we bless you in the name of the Lord.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Neither do they that go by say, The blessing of Jehovah be upon you; We bless you in the name of Jehovah.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And those who go by do not say, The blessing of the Lord be on you; we give you blessing in the name of the Lord.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And the passers by have not said, `The blessing of Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> on you, We blessed you in the Name of Jehovah!'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Neither do the passers-by say, The blessing of Jehovah be upon you; we bless you in the name of Jehovah!

Context

v.7Wherewith the reaper filleth not his hand, Nor he that bindeth sheaves, his bosom:

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Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ruth 2:4

    And, behold, Boaz came from Beth-lehem, and said unto the reapers, Jehovah be with you. And they answered him, Jehovah bless thee.

  • Psalms 118:26

    Blessed be he that cometh in the name of Jehovah: We have blessed you out of the house of Jehovah.

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