Psalms 126:1-2

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.”

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Psalms 126:1-2 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.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Cross References 4

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

Footnotes 2

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