Psalm 126 (AMP)

Psalm 126

Thanksgiving for Return from Captivity.

A Song of 126:0 See Psalm 120 title note.Ascents.

1When the Lord brought back the captives to Zion (Jerusalem),

We were like those who dream [it seemed so unreal]. [Ps 53:6; Acts 12:9]

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 glad!

4¶Restore our 126:4 I.e. the remaining exiles.captivity, O Lord,

As the stream-beds in the South (the Negev) [are restored by torrents of rain].

5They who sow in tears shall reap with joyful singing.

6He who goes back and forth weeping, carrying his bag of seed [for planting],

Will indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.

Understand Psalm 126

Walk through Psalm 126 verse by verse, then read what three commentaries say about the chapter. The explanations are written for new readers.