Psalm 126:1 “When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers.”

Psalm 126:1

When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

World English Bible

When the LORD brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.

American Standard Version

When Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion, We were like unto them that dream.

Geneva Bible 1599

A song of degrees, or Psalme of David. When ye Lord brought againe the captiuitie of Zion, we were like them that dreame.

Darby Translation

When Jehovah turned the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

When the Lord made a change in Zion's fate, we were like men in a dream.

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Cross references

“A Song of degrees”

Psalm 120:1 Psalm 123:1 Psalm 124:1 Psalm 125:1 Psalm 121:1 Psalm 122:1

Psalm 120:1 · BSB

In my distress I cried to the LORD, and He answered me.

Psalm 123:1 · BSB

I lift up my eyes to You, the One enthroned in heaven.

Psalm 124:1 · BSB

If the LORD had not been on our side— let Israel now declare—

Psalm 125:1 · BSB

Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.

Psalm 121:1 · BSB

I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?

Psalm 122:1 · BSB

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”

“turned again, etc”

Hosea 6:11 Joel 3:1 Psalm 85:1 Jeremiah 31:8–10 Psalm 53:6 Job 42:10

Hosea 6:11 · BSB

Also for you, O Judah, a harvest is appointed, when I restore My people from captivity.

Joel 3:1 · BSB

“Yes, in those days and at that time, when I restore Judah and Jerusalem from captivity,

Psalm 85:1 · BSB

You showed favor to Your land, O LORD; You restored Jacob from captivity.

Jeremiah 31:8–10 · BSB

Behold, I will bring them from the land of the north and gather them from the farthest parts of the earth, including the blind and the lame, expectant mothers and women in labor. They will return as a great assembly!

Psalm 53:6 · BSB

Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! When God restores His captive people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad!

Job 42:10 · BSB

After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his prosperity and doubled his former possessions.

“we were like”

Acts 12:9 Luke 24:41 Job 9:16 Acts 12:14–16 Luke 24:11 Mark 16:11

Acts 12:9 · BSB

So Peter followed him out, but he was unaware that what the angel was doing was real. He thought he was only seeing a vision.

Luke 24:41 · BSB

While they were still in disbelief because of their joy and amazement, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?”

Job 9:16 · BSB

If I summoned Him and He answered me, I do not believe He would listen to my voice.

Acts 12:14–16 · BSB

When she recognized Peter’s voice, she was so overjoyed that she forgot to open the gate, but ran inside and announced, “Peter is standing at the gate!”

Luke 24:11 · BSB

But their words seemed like nonsense to them, and they did not believe the women.

Mark 16:11 · BSB

And when they heard that Jesus was alive and she had seen Him, they did not believe it.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”

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