Psalm 126
New American Standard Bible 2020
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 the Lord brought back the captives of Zion, We were like those who dream.
2Then our mouth was filled with laughter And our tongue with joyful shouting; Then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.”
3The Lord has done great things for us; We are joyful.
4¶Restore our fortunes, Lord, As the streams in the South.
5Those who sow in tears shall harvest with joyful shouting.
6One who goes here and there weeping, carrying his bag of seed, Shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.
Verses to memorize from Psalm 126
- Psalm 126:3The Lord has done great things for us; We are joyful.
- Psalm 126:5Those who sow in tears shall harvest with joyful shouting.
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