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Psalms 126

Highlighted words differ from the KJV. Most differences are matters of wording, style or the age of the English, not of meaning; a few reflect different manuscripts.

  1. 1
    KJVA Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
    WEBA Song of Ascents. When Yahweh brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.
  2. 2
    KJVThen 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.
    WEBThen our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “Yahweh has done great things for them.”
  3. 3
    KJVThe LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
    WEBYahweh has done great things for us, and we are glad.
  4. 4
    KJVTurn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.
    WEBRestore our fortunes again, Yahweh, like the streams in the Negev.
  5. 5
    KJVThey that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
    WEBThose who sow in tears will reap in joy.
  6. 6
    KJVHe that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
    WEBHe who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.
  • King James Version (1769 text), public domain outside the United Kingdom, where Crown letters patent apply.
  • World English Bible (WEB), public domain. “World English Bible” is a trademark of eBible.org.