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1 A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers.
2 Then 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.”
3 The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
4 Restore our captives, O LORD, like streams in the Negev.
5 Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.
6 He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What event does Psalm 126 celebrate?
It celebrates "when the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion," describing the people as being "like them that dream," filled with laughter and singing (vv.1-2).
What does verse 5 mean by "they that sow in tears shall reap in joy"?
V.5 promises that present sorrow gives way to future joy, illustrated in v.6 by one who weeps while carrying seed but returns rejoicing with sheaves.
What does the psalm ask God to do in verse 4?
V.4 asks, "Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south," a request for restoration. Compare Galatians 6:9.
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