Psalm 125:2
Brenton Septuagint Translation
Chapter overview
Psalm 125 compares trusting people to immovable Mount Zion and surrounding protection to Jerusalem's mountains. Oppressive rule will not remain forever; integrity is encouraged, crooked paths are rejected, and peace concludes the prayer.
ZionStabilityProtectionPeace
1A Song of Degrees. When the Lord turned the captivity of Sion, we became as comforted ones.
2Then was our mouth filled with joy, and our tongue with exultation: then would they say among the Gentiles,
3The Lord has done great things among them. The Lord has done great things for us, we became joyful.
4Turn, O Lord, our captivity, as the streams in the south.
5They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
6They went on and wept as they cast their seeds; but they shall surely come with exultation, bringing their sheaves with them.
Verses to memorize from Psalm 125
- Psalm 125:2Then was our mouth filled with joy, and our tongue with exultation:…
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