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Psalms 125
Septuagint (LXX2012) 125 compared with World English Bible 126
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1(126) A Song of Degrees. When the Lord turned the captivity of Sion, we became as comforted ones.
1A Song of Ascents. When Yahweh brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.
2Then was our mouth filled with joy, and our tongue with exultation: then would they say among the Gentiles,
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.”
3The Lord has done great things among them. The Lord has done great things for us, we became joyful.
3Yahweh has done great things for us, and we are glad.
4Turn, O Lord, our captivity, as the streams in the south.
4Restore our fortunes again, Yahweh, like the streams in the Negev.
5They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
5Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.
6They went on and wept as they cast their seeds; but they shall surely come with exultation, bringing their sheaves [with them].
6He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.