Psalms 126:1

In 11 translations

BSB

When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers.Or brought back the captives to Zion; or restored the fortunes of ZionOr like those restored to health

KJV

When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.turned…: Heb. returned the returning

WEB

When Yahweh brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.

ASV

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

LSV

A SONG OF THE ASCENTS. In YHWH’s turning back [to] the captivity of Zion, || We have been as dreamers.

YLT

A Song of the Ascents. In Jehovah's turning back [to] the captivity of Zion, We have been as dreamers.

DBY

When Jehovah turned the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

DRC125:1

When the lord brought back the captivity of Sion, we became like men comforted.

GNV

A song of degrees, or Psalme of David. When ye Lord brought againe the captiuitie of Zion, we were like them that dreame.

JPS

A Song of Ascents. When the LORD brought back those that returned to Zion, we were like unto them that dream.

LXXE125:1

A Song of Degrees. When the Lord turned the captivity of Sion, we became as comforted ones.

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WLC

שִׁ֗יר הַֽמַּ֫עֲל֥וֹת בְּשׁ֣וּב יְ֭הוָה אֶת־שִׁיבַ֣ת צִיּ֑וֹן הָ֝יִ֗ינוּ כְּחֹלְמִֽים׃KJV:Ps.126.1

LXX-Br125:1

Ὠδὴ τῶν ἀναβαθμῶν. Ἐν τῷ ἐπιστρέψαι Κύριον τὴν αἰχμαλωσίαν Σιὼν, ἐγενήθημεν ὡσεὶ παρακεκλημένοι.

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• Hosea 6:11Also for you, O Judah, a harvest is appointed, when I restore My people from captivity.
• Joel 3:1“Yes, in those days and at that time, when I restore Judah and Jerusalem from captivity,
• Psalms 85:1You showed favor to Your land, O LORD; You restored Jacob from captivity.
• Jeremiah 31:8–10Behold, I will bring them from the land of the north and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, including the blind and the lame, expectant mothers and women in labor. They will return as a great assembly!…
• Psalms 53:6Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! When God restores His captive people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad!
• Acts 12:9So Peter followed him out, but he was unaware that what the angel was doing was real. He thought he was only seeing a vision.
• Psalms 123:1I lift up my eyes to You, the One enthroned in heaven.
• Psalms 120:1In my distress I cried to the LORD, and He answered me.
• Psalms 125:1Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.
• Job 42:10After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his prosperity and doubled his former possessions.
• Psalms 124:1If the LORD had not been on our side— let Israel now declare—
• Psalms 121:1I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?
• Psalms 122:1I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”
• Luke 24:41While they were still in disbelief because of their joy and amazement, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?”
• Ezra 1:1–11In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in…
• Job 9:16If I summoned Him and He answered me, I do not believe He would listen to my voice.

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