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Psalm 126:1-2
Contemporary English Version

(A song for worship.)

Celebrating the Harvest

1 It seemed like a dream
when the Lord brought us back
    to the city of Zion.[a]
2 We celebrated with laughter
    and joyful songs.
In foreign nations it was said,
“The Lord has worked miracles
    for his people.”

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Footnotes

  1. 126.1 brought … Zion: Or “made the city of Zion prosperous again.”
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Psalm 126:1-2
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Psalm 126

A song of ascents.

1 When the Lord restored(A) the fortunes of[a] Zion,
    we were like those who dreamed.[b]
2 Our mouths were filled with laughter,(B)
    our tongues with songs of joy.(C)
Then it was said among the nations,
    “The Lord has done great things(D) for them.”

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  1. Psalm 126:1 Or Lord brought back the captives to
  2. Psalm 126:1 Or those restored to health
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