Psalm 126:1 Parallel Translations
NASB: A Song of Ascents. When the LORD brought back the captive ones of Zion, We were like those who dream. (NASB ©1995)
GWT: A song for going up to worship. When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, it was as if we were dreaming.(GOD'S WORD®)
KJV: When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
ASV: When Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion, We were like unto them that dream.
BBE: <A Song of the going up.> When the Lord made a change in Zion's fate, we were like men in a dream.
DBY: {A Song of degrees.} When Jehovah turned the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
ERV: A Song of Ascents. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like unto them that dream.
JPS: A Song of Ascents. When the LORD brought back those that returned to Zion, we were like unto them that dream.
WBS: A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
WEB: A Song of Ascents. When Yahweh brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.
YLT: A Song of the Ascents. In Jehovah's turning back to the captivity of Zion, We have been as dreamers.
Psalm 126:1 Cross References
XREF:Psalm 85:1 For the choir director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. O LORD, You showed favor to Your land; You restored the captivity of Jacob.

Jeremiah 29:14 'I will be found by you,' declares the LORD, 'and I will restore your fortunes and will gather you from all the nations and from all the places where I have driven you,' declares the LORD, 'and I will bring you back to the place from where I sent you into exile.'

Hosea 6:11 Also, O Judah, there is a harvest appointed for you, When I restore the fortunes of My people.

Acts 12:9 And he went out and continued to follow, and he did not know that what was being done by the angel was real, but thought he was seeing a vision. (NASB ©1995)
Commentaries and Concordances
GSB: 126:1 <> When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that {a} dream.
(a) Their deliverance was incredible and therefore took away all excuse for ingratitude.
WES: 126:1 Turned - Brought the captive Israelites out of Babylon into their own land. Dream - We were so surprized and astonished.
MHC: 126:1-3 It is good to observe how God's deliverances of the church are for us, that we may rejoice in them. And how ought redemption from the wrath to come, from the power of sin and of Satan, to be valued! The sinner convinced of his guilt and danger, when by looking to a crucified Saviour he receives peace to his conscience, and power to break off his sins, often can scarcely believe that the prospect which opens to him is a reality.
CONC:Ascents Captive Captives Captivity Change Degrees Dream Dreamed Dreamers Fate Fortunes Gt Lt Ones Restored Returned Song Turning Zion Zion's
PREV:Ascents Captive Captives Captivity Change Degrees Dream Dreamed Dreamers Fate Fortunes Jehovah's Ones Restored Song Turned Zion Zion's
NEXT:Ascents Captive Captives Captivity Change Degrees Dream Dreamed Dreamers Fate Fortunes Jehovah's Ones Restored Song Turned Zion Zion's
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