Psalm 126

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Restore Our Fortunes, O Lord

A Song of Ascents.

1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. (Ps 14:7; Ac 12:9) 

2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” (Job 8:21; Ps 71:19) 

3 The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad. 

4 Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like streams in the Negeb! 

5 Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! (Ezr 6:22; Ne 12:43; Jer 31:9; Ga 6:9) 

6 He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him. 

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Psalm 126

Louis Segond 1910

1 Cantique des degrés. Quand l'Éternel ramena les captifs de Sion, Nous étions comme ceux qui font un rêve. 

2 Alors notre bouche était remplie de cris de joie, Et notre langue de chants d'allégresse; Alors on disait parmi les nations: L'Éternel a fait pour eux de grandes choses! 

3 L'Éternel a fait pour nous de grandes choses; Nous sommes dans la joie. 

4 Éternel, ramène nos captifs, Comme des ruisseaux dans le midi! 

5 Ceux qui sèment avec larmes Moissonneront avec chants d'allégresse. 

6 Celui qui marche en pleurant, quand il porte la semence, Revient avec allégresse, quand il porte ses gerbes. 

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