1 When the LORD brought back Zion’s exiles, a126:1 Or fortunes we were like dreamers. b126:1 So MT; LXX DSS11QPsa read were restored ISV — Psalm 126:1
2 Then our mouths were filled with laughter, and our tongues formed joyful shouts. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” ISV — Psalm 126:2
3 The great things that the LORD has done for us gladden us. ISV — Psalm 126:3
4 Restore our exiles, c126:4 Or fortunes LORD, like the streams of the Negev. d126:4 i.e. the southern regions of the Sinai peninsula; cf. Josh 10:40 ISV — Psalm 126:4
5 Those who weep while they plant will sing for joy while they harvest. ISV — Psalm 126:5
6 The one who goes out weeping, e126:6 So MT and DSS 11QPs (corrected); LXX DSS 11QPs (original) read out and weeps carrying a bag of seeds, will surely return with a joyful song, bearing sheaves from his harvest. f126:6 The Heb. lacks harvest ISV — Psalm 126:6