Psalm 126
American Standard Version (1901)
Chapter overview
Psalm 126 remembers restoration so astonishing it felt like a dream. Laughter and international witness accompany return, while renewed prayer trusts that present tears and costly sowing will become songs and abundant harvest.
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1When Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion, We were like unto them that dream.
2Then was our mouth filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing: Then said they among the nations, Jehovah hath done great things for them.
3Jehovah hath done great things for us, Whereof we are glad.
4Turn again our captivity, O Jehovah, As the streams in the South.
5They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
6He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves with him.
Verses to memorize from Psalm 126
- Psalm 126:3Jehovah hath done great things for us, Whereof we are glad.
- Psalm 126:5They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
American Standard Version (1901) — Public Domain. Where these translations come from.