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Psalm 126
English Standard Version (ESV)
Restore Our Fortunes, O Lord
A Song of Ascents.
126 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,
we were like those who dream.
2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
and our tongue with shouts of joy;
then they said among the nations,
“The Lord has done great things for them.”
3 The Lord has done great things for us;
we are glad.
4 Restore our fortunes, O Lord,
like streams in the Negeb!
5 Those who sow in tears
shall reap with shouts of joy!
6 He who goes out weeping,
bearing the seed for sowing,
shall come home with shouts of joy,
bringing his sheaves with him.
Reflection
- This is a song of celebration by the exiles who returned to Zion. What emotions do you see expressed throughout this psalm? Have you ever experienced such emotions?
- Has God ever done something so great that you had to pinch yourself to see if you were dreaming?
- The Israelites give God the credit for the “great things” that have happened. How do you do with giving God the credit?
- When do you feel inhibited about freely expressing your joy?
What do you need to praise God for? Share your joy with him and others.
