Old Testament
Psalms 126
From Exile to Abundant Harvest
Overview
The psalmist first recalls with wonder Israel's return from Babylonian exile — a reversal so astonishing it drew praise even from the surrounding nations — then pleads for the restoration still to come, grounding that hope in the paradoxical promise that tears sown in faithful suffering will be gathered as sheaves of joy.
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Psalms 126
1A Song of Ascents. When Yahweh brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.
2Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “Yahweh has done great things for them.”
3Yahweh has done great things for us, and we are glad.
4Restore our fortunes again, Yahweh, like the streams in the Negev.
5Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.
6He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.