Psalms 126

A song of ascents.

1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of[a] Zion, we were like those who dreamed.[b]
2 Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”
3 The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
4 Restore our fortunes,[c]LORD, like streams in the Negev.
5 Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.
6 Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.

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Cross References 12

  • 1. Ezra 1:1-3; Psalms 85:1; Hosea 6:11
  • 2. S Genesis 21:6
  • 3. S Job 8:21; Psalms 51:14; S Psalms 65:8
  • 4. S Deuteronomy 10:21; Psalms 71:19; Luke 1:49
  • 5. Psalms 106:21; Joel 2:21,26
  • 6. S Psalms 9:2; Psalms 16:11; Isaiah 25:9
  • 7. S Deuteronomy 30:3
  • 8. S Psalms 107:35; Isaiah 35:6; Isaiah 43:19; Isaiah 51:3
  • 9. Psalms 6:6; Psalms 80:5; Jeremiah 50:4
  • 10. Galatians 6:9
  • 11. Psalms 16:11; Psalms 20:5; Psalms 23:6; Isaiah 35:10; Isaiah 51:11; Isaiah 60:15; Isaiah 61:7; Jer 31:6-7,12
  • 12. S Numbers 25:6; S Psalms 30:5

Footnotes 3

  • [a]. Or Lord"brought back the captives to"
  • [b]. Or "those restored to health"
  • [c]. Or "Bring back our captives"

Psalms 126 Commentaries

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