Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible: Psalms: Psalms Chapter 129
Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley, [1754-65]
Psalms 129:1
psa 129:1
From my youth - From the time that I was a people.
Psalms 129:4
psa 129:4
Righteous - Faithful or merciful. The cords - Wherewith the plow was drawn. By these cords he understands all their plots and endeavours.
Psalms 129:6
psa 129:6
House - tops - Which there were flat. Which - Having no deep root, never comes to maturity. And so all their designs shall be abortive.
Psalms 129:8
psa 129:8
The blessing - Which was an usual salutation given by passengers to reapers: so the meaning is, it never continues 'till the harvest comes.