Terrence L Pounds Study Edition · Developing edition · October 20, 2026
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Psalms 126
A Song of degrees.
1 When Yahweh turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
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When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, Yahweh hath done great things for them.
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Then 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.
3 Yahweh hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
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The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
4 Turn again our captivity, O Yahweh, as the streams in the south.
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Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams in the south.
5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.