Psalms 126:1

Psalms 126:1 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

1When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,

we were like those who dreamed.

1When the Lord brought back the captives of Zion,

We were like those who dream.

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]

1A song of ascents.

When the Lord restored the captives of Zion,

we were like dreamers.

1When Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion,

We were like unto them that dream.

1A song of degrees, or Psalme of David. When ye Lord brought againe the captiuitie of Zion, we were like them that dreame.

1When Yahweh brought back those who returned to Zion,

we were like those who dream.

1Our enemies took us away from Zion.

But when the Lord brought us home,

it seemed like a dream to us.

1When the Lord turned us around,

so that we enjoyed a good life in Zion again,

we thought that we were dreaming!

1A SONG OF THE ASCENTS. In YHWH’s turning back [to] the captivity of Zion, || We have been as dreamers.