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Psalm 126

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A Song of degrees.

1When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.footnote a

2Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.footnote b

3The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

4Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.

5They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.footnote c

6He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.footnote d

Footnotes

  1. a 126:1 turned…: Heb. returned the returning
  2. b 126:2 hath…: Heb. hath magnified to do with them
  3. c 126:5 joy: or, singing
  4. d 126:6 precious…: or, seed basket

Zion’s Captives Restored

A song of ascents.

1When the LORD restored the captives of Zion,footnote awe were like dreamers.footnote b 2Then our mouths were filled with laughter,our tongues with shouts of joy.Then it was said among the nations,“The LORD has done great things for them.” 3The LORD has done great things for us;we are filled with joy.

4Restore our captives,footnote cO LORD,like streams in the Negev. 5Those who sow in tearswill reap with shouts of joy. 6He who goes out weeping,bearing a trail of seed,will surely return with shouts of joy,carrying sheaves of grain.

Footnotes

  1. a 126:1 Or brought back the captives to Zion or restored the fortunes of Zion
  2. b 126:1 Or like those restored to health
  3. c 126:4 Or Restore our fortunes

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