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Psalm 126
Psalm 126
1A Song of Ascents. When 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.
1A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
2Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.
Commentary · verses 1-2
3Jehovah hath done great things for us, Whereof we are glad.
4Turn again our captivity, O Jehovah, As the streams in the South.
3The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
4Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.
Commentary · verses 3-4
Since not all of the Jews returned to Israel at once, the request for other Jews to be returned from captivity was made.
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.
5They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
6He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
The Jews who returned to Jerusalem were filled with gladness and praise. They declared to other nations the great things God did for them.