Psalms 126:1

“(A Song of degrees.) When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

[A song of degrees.] When the Lord turned againe the captiuitie of Zion: wee were like them that dreame.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

When the LORD brought back the captive ones of Zion, We were like those who dream.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

When Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion, We were like unto them that dream.
- American Standard Version (1901)

<A Song of the going up.> When the Lord made a change in Zion's fate, we were like men in a dream.
- Basic English Bible

{A Song of degrees.} When Jehovah turned the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
- Darby Bible

A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
- Webster's Bible

When Yahweh brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.
- World English Bible

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

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

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 126:1


126:1 Turned - Brought the captive Israelites out of Babylon into their own land. Dream - We were so surprized and astonished.


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