Psalm 126 is a song of ascent that commemorates the Israelites' return from exile to Jerusalem. The psalmist reflects on the joy and relief felt by the people after years of sorrow and tribulation. The people's tears of sorrow have turned into tears of joy as God has restored them. The psalmist praises God for his faithfulness and calls on all the nations to acknowledge and admire the great things God has done for his people.
1{A Song of degrees.} When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
2Then 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.
3The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
4Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.
5They 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.
6He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
