- Bible
- Psalms
- Chapter 129
- Verse 8
Psalms 129:8
Neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the LORD be upon you: we bless you in the name of the LORD.
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
Neither do they which go by say, the blessing of the Lord be upon you,.... As was usual with passengers, when they went by where mowers, and reapers, and binders, were at work in the field in harvest…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
Neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the Lord,... - As in a harvest-field, where persons passing by express their joy and gratitude that their neighbors are reaping an abundant harvest.…
The psalmist, having triumphed in the defeat of the many designs that had been laid as deep as hell to ruin the church, here concludes his psalm as Deborah did her song, So let all thy enemies perish,…