Psalm 126:3
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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 restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed.
2Our 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.”
3The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
4Restore our fortunes, Lord, like streams in the Negev.
5Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.
6Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.
Verses to memorize from Psalm 126
- Psalm 126:3The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
- Psalm 126:5Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.
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