Psalm 126
Brenton Septuagint Translation
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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1A Song of Degrees. Except the Lord build the house, they that build labour in vain: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman watches in vain.
2It is vain for you to rise early: ye rise up after resting, ye that eat the bread of grief; while he gives sleep to his beloved.
3Behold, the inheritance of the Lord, children, the reward of the fruit of the womb.
4As arrows in the hand of a mighty man; so are the children of those who were outcasts.
5Blessed is the man who shall satisfy his desire with them: they shall not be ashamed when they shall speak to their enemies in the gates.
Verses to memorize from Psalm 126
- Psalm 126:3Behold, the inheritance of the Lord, children, the reward of the fruit…
- Psalm 126:5Blessed is the man who shall satisfy his desire with them: they shall…
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