Psalm 126:1-Psalm 127:1 - Zion's Restoration

¹ When the Lord brought back the captives to Zion (Jerusalem),
We were like those who dream [it seemed so unreal].
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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 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.

¹ Unless the Lord builds the house,
They labor in vain who build it;
Unless the Lord guards the city,
The watchman keeps awake in vain.