By Rev. Devadosan Sugirtharaj / 12/29/2025
Introduction
Psalm 129 is part of the Songs of Ascents—a collection of psalms sung by pilgrims journeying to Jerusalem. This psalm captures both the harsh realities faced by God’s people and their steadfast confidence in God’s power to deliver.
1. God’s Care for His Afflicted People (Psalm 129:1-4).
- ’Gods people are afflicted (Psalm 129:1-3).
The psalmist frames this as Israel’s collective testimony. From their “youth”—a reference to their time in Egypt (Jeremiah 2:2)—Israel has faced centuries of suffering at the hands of many nations: Egyptians, Philistines, Canaanites, Syrians, Assyrians,Babylonians, Greeks, Romans, and more. The vivid image of plowers plowing long furrows upon Israel’s back illustrates deep and ongoing affliction.
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