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Psalms 126 Summary

From Captivity to Joy and Fruitful Labor

When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, the people were like those awakening from a dream, their mouths filled with laughter and singing. The heathen said the LORD had done great things for them. Though those who sow in tears shall reap in joy, and the one who goes forth weeping with precious seed shall come again rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

Key themes

Restoration and joyTears into harvestGod's mighty worksRedemption and seed

Key verses

Psalms 126:1

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

Psalms 126:2

Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.

Psalms 126:5

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Psalms 126:6

He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

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