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Psalm 126:1

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

Psalm 126:1 · BSB

Psalm 126:1 in context

The verses around it, from Psalm 126.

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

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.”

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

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

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

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

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Psalm 126:1 in other translations

KJV

A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

ASV

A Song of Ascents. When Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion, We were like unto them that dream.

ERV

A Song of Ascents. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like unto them that dream.

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