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1 When יהוה turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, יהוה hath done great things for them.
3 יהוה hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
4 Turn again our captivity, O יהוה, as the streams in the south.
5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
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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