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Psalm 126

Like Those Who Dreamed

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When God brought back the exiles from captivity, it felt like a dream! Their mouths were filled with laughter. But some people are still waiting for restoration — the psalm says they are like farmers planting seeds with tears, who will harvest with singing and joy.

  1. 1When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed.
  2. 2Our mouths were filled with laughter and our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them."
  3. 3The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
  4. 4Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like streams in the Negev.
  5. 5Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.
  6. 6He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him.

Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB)