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1 A song of degrees, or Psalme of David. When ye Lord brought againe the captiuitie of Zion, we were like them that dreame.
2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with ioye: then sayd they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.
3 The Lord hath done great things for vs, whereof we reioyce.
4 O Lord, bring againe our captiuitie, as the riuers in the South.
5 They that sowe in teares, shall reape in ioy.
6 They went weeping and caried precious seede: but they shall returne with ioye and bring their sheaues.
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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