Psalms 129:7 Meaning and Explanation
“Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand; nor he that bindeth sheaves his bosom.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The useless grass cannot provide even a handful for the reaper or a bundle for harvest.
The Context of Psalms 129:7
Enemies are too insubstantial to be worth harvesting, revealing their true weakness.
What Does Psalms 129:7 Mean?
Continuing the agricultural metaphor, this verse explains the practical worthlessness of rooftop grass. A mower cannot fill his hand with enough to harvest; a sheaf-binder cannot fill his bosom with bundles. The image emphasizes that enemies—like worthless grass—yield nothing of value despite any effort expended on them. They are truly unprofitable.
The language of harvesting also suggests abundance and blessing; real grain brings forth plentiful sheaves. But enemies, being like weak rooftop grass, produce nothing worth gathering. This paradoxically makes them harmless: they cannot sustain themselves, let alone threaten Israel. Their apparent vigor masks complete inability to achieve lasting effect.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 129:7
What does Psalms 129:7 mean?
The useless grass cannot provide even a handful for the reaper or a bundle for harvest.
What is the context of Psalms 129:7?
Enemies are too insubstantial to be worth harvesting, revealing their true weakness.