Psalm 126

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Thanksgiving for Return from Captivity.

A Song of ^[a]Ascents.

126 When the Lord brought back the captives to Zion (Jerusalem),
We were like those who dream [it seemed so unreal].^(A)
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Then 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.”
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The Lord has done great things for us;
We are glad!

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Restore our ^[b]captivity, O Lord,
As the stream-beds in the South (the Negev) [are restored by torrents of rain].
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They who sow in tears shall reap with joyful singing.
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He 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.