Psalms 126

¹When Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion, We were like unto them that dream.

²Then was our mouth filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing: Then said they among the nations, Jehovah hath done great things for them.

³Jehovah hath done great things for us, Whereofwe are glad.

⁴Turn again our captivity, O Jehovah, As the streams in the South.

⁵They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

⁶He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves with him.

Psalms 126

¹When 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.

⁶He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

Psalms 126

¹When Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion, We were like unto them that dream.

²Then was our mouth filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing: Then said they among the nations, Jehovah hath done great things for them.

³Jehovah hath done great things for us, Whereofwe are glad.

⁴Turn again our captivity, O Jehovah, As the streams in the South.

⁵They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

⁶He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves with him.

Understanding American Standard Version vs King James Version in Psalms 126

American Standard Version (ASV)

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The classic 1611 English translation known for its majestic prose and literary influence. Ideal for traditional study and memorization thanks to its formal style. A foundational English Bible used for centuries.

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