Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalm 126

16 catchwords196 parallels

← Psalms | ← Ch 125 | Ch 127 →

Psalm 126 . 1 , The church , celebrating her incredible return out of captivity , Psalm 126 . 4 , prays for , and prophesies the good success thereof.

This Psalm evidently appears to have been composed in consequence of the proclamation of Cyrus in favour of the Jews , giving them leave to return to their own land , and rebuild their city and temple. Psalm 120 . 1 , Psalm 121 . 1 , Psalm 122 . 1 , Psalm 123 . 1 , Psalm 124 . 1 , Psalm 125 . 1 *titles

Psalm 126:1

A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers.

Psalm 126:1 · BSB

turned again7 parallels

etc. Heb. returned the returning of Zion

Reciprocal23 parallels

Psalm 126:2

Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”

Psalm 126:2 · BSB

Reciprocal26 parallels

done great things for them Heb. magnified to do with them

Psalm 126:3

The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

Psalm 126:3 · BSB

Reciprocal11 parallels

Psalm 126:4

Restore our captives, O LORD, like streams in the Negev.

Psalm 126:4 · BSB

Turn again3 parallels

as the streams2 parallels

Reciprocal4 parallels

Psalm 126:5

Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.

Psalm 126:5 · BSB

Reciprocal27 parallels

joy or , singing

Psalm 126:6

He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain.

Psalm 126:6 · BSB

Reciprocal27 parallels

precious seed or , seed basket

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