1 A Song of Ascents. When HaShem 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: 'The HaShem hath done great things with these.'
3 HaShem hath done great things with us; we are rejoiced.
4 Turn our captivity, O HaShem, as the streams in the dry land.
5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
6 Though he goeth on his way weeping that beareth the measure of seed, he shall come home with joy, bearing his sheaves.
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Today's Verse
And the earth was waste and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep: and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.
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.
