What does Psalm 129:3 mean?

Psalm 129:3 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 129:3 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long their furrows.

1Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say:

2Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed against me.

3The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long their furrows.

4The LORD is righteous: he hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked.

5Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion.

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