Psalms 126
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Lutheran reading notes
In Psalms chapter 126, the wisdom literature continues to explore prayer, worship, lament, praise, and trust in God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.
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[A Song of degrees.] When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. {turned...: Heb. returned the returning}
Psalms 126:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. {hath...: Heb. hath magnified to do with them}
Psalms 126:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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The LORD hath done great things for us; {whereof} we are glad.
Psalms 126:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.
Psalms 126:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. {joy: or, singing}
Psalms 126:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves {with him}. {precious...: or, seed basket}
Psalms 126:6 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.