1 When Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion, We were like unto them that dream.
2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing: Then said they among the nations, Jehovah hath done great things for them.
3 Jehovah hath done great things for us, `Whereof' we are glad.
4 Turn again our captivity, O Jehovah, As the streams in the South.
5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves `with him'. Psalm 127 A Song of Ascents; of Solomon.
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Today's Verse
Some `trust' in chariots, and some in horses; But we will make mention of the name of Jehovah our God.
Verse Of The DayIts closing image, sowing in tears but reaping in joy, gives Psalms 126:5 its lasting resonance and anticipates the New Testament encouragement of Galatians 6:9 not to grow weary in doing good. Read next in Psalms 127, which turns from harvest to household.
