Psalms 126:3-4

3 The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
4 Restore our fortunes,[a]LORD, like streams in the Negev.

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Psalms 126:3-4 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 126

\\<>\\. This psalm is generally thought to have been written by Ezra, or some good man returned from the Babylonish captivity, and on account of it: the inscription in the Syriac version of it, besides observing it to be a song of degrees or ascents, and without a name, is, ``it is said of Haggai and Zechariah, who came up out of Babylon with the captives; but spiritually; and it is an expectation of good things to come.'' It may have respect to redemption by the Messiah; and the conversion of the Jews in the latter day.

Cross References 4

  • 1. Psalms 106:21; Joel 2:21,26
  • 2. S Psalms 9:2; Psalms 16:11; Isaiah 25:9
  • 3. S Deuteronomy 30:3
  • 4. S Psalms 107:35; Isaiah 35:6; Isaiah 43:19; Isaiah 51:3

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Or "Bring back our captives"
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