Psalm 126:1
When the Lord restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers.
Note Or brought back the captives to Zion; or restored the fortunes of Zion
Note Or like those restored to health
When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
Note turned…: Heb. returned the returning
When the Lord brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.
When Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion, We were like unto them that dream.
Related passages
From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, grouped by the word they explain.
- (Title.) A Song of degrees
- This Psalm evidently appears to have been composed in consequence of the proclamation of Cyrus in favour of the Jews, giving them leave to return to their own land, and rebuild their city and temple.
- Psalm 120:1; Psalm 121:1; Psalm 122:1; Psalm 123:1; Psalm 124:1; Psalm 125:1
- turned again, etc. Heb. returned the returning of Zion
- Psalm 53:6; Psalm 85:1; Ezra 1:1–11; Job 42:10; Jeremiah 31:8–10; Hosea 6:11; Joel 3:1
- we were like
- Job 9:16; Mark 16:11; Luke 24:11, 41; Acts 12:9, 14–16