📖 Psalms — Chapter 126 (KJV)
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Scripture source: Project Gutenberg KJV, ebook 10.
Psalms 126:1 When the LORD RTturned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
Psalms 126:2 RThen was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD Thath done great things for them.
Psalms 126:3 RThe LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
Psalms 126:4 RTurn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.
Psalms 126:5 They Rthat sow in tears shall reap in Tjoy.
Psalms 126:6 He Rthat goeth forth and weepeth, bearing Tprecious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 126:1–2 — Restoration feels like a dream
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Returned captivity brings amazement, laughter, and singing. Other nations recognize that the Lord has acted greatly for his people.
Key Truth: Remember restoration with joy.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “When the LORD turned again the ____ of Zion, we were like them that dream.” (Psalms 126:1)
Find it in Psalms 126:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that ____ .” (Psalms 126:1)
Find it in Psalms 126:1 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Then was our mouth filled with ____ , and our tongue with singing: then said they among …” (Psalms 126:2)
Find it in Psalms 126:2 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 126:3–4 — Gratitude still asks for renewal
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The people gladly confess God’s great works yet ask for further restoration like renewed streams. Gratitude and continuing need belong in one prayer.
Key Truth: Give thanks while asking for renewal.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “The LORD hath done ____ things for us; whereof we are glad.” (Psalms 126:3)
Find it in Psalms 126:3 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are ____ .” (Psalms 126:3)
Find it in Psalms 126:3 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the ____ in the south.” (Psalms 126:4)
Find it in Psalms 126:4 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Psalms 126:5–6 — Tears and a hoped-for harvest
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Sowing with tears and returning with sheaves picture sorrowful labor becoming rejoicing. Hope encourages faithful work without denying its present cost.
Key Truth: Continue faithful work through sorrow.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “They that sow in ____ shall reap in joy.” (Psalms 126:5)
Find it in Psalms 126:5 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “They that sow in tears shall reap in ____ .” (Psalms 126:5)
Find it in Psalms 126:5 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his ____ with him.” (Psalms 126:6)
Find it in Psalms 126:6 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Galatians 6:9 — The hope of harvest encourages perseverance.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What faithful work needs patience through tears?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How does restored captivity become shared amazement?
2. How do nations’ recognition and the people’s response agree?
3. Why request further restoration after thanksgiving?
4. How does the sowing contrast preserve both cost and hope?
5. What makes the returning worker’s joy substantial?
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