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The Book of Psalms

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- Chapter 126 -

The captives of Zion restored

1
When the LORD brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.
2
Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations,The LORD has done great things for them.”
3
The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad.
4
Restore our fortunes again, LORD, like the streams in the Negev.
5
Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.
6
He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.

The captives of Zion restored

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

Footnotes

(a)126:1 turned…: Heb. returned the returning
(b)126:2 hath…: Heb. hath magnified to do with them
(c)126:5 joy: or, singing
(d)126:6 precious…: or, seed basket