Psalm 126:2

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

We celebrated with laughter and joyful songs. In foreign nations it was said, “The LORD has worked miracles for his people.”

Cross References

Ezra 3:11

They praised the LORD and gave thanks as they took turns singing: “The LORD is good! His faithful love for Israel will last for ever.” Everyone started shouting and praising the LORD because work on the foundation of the temple had begun.

Nehemiah 6:16

When our enemies in the surrounding nations learnt that the work was finished, they felt helpless, because they knew that our God had helped us rebuild the wall.

Job 8:21

And so, he will make you happy and give you something to smile about.

Psalm 14:7

I long for someone from Zion to come and save Israel! Our LORD, when you bless your people again, Jacob's family will be glad, and Israel will celebrate.

Psalm 51:14

Keep me from any deadly sin. Only you can save me! Then I will shout and sing about your power to save.

Psalm 53:6

I long for someone from Zion to come and save Israel! Our God, when you bless your people again, Jacob's family will be glad, and Israel will celebrate.

Psalm 71:19

Your deeds of kindness are known in the heavens. No one is like you!

Isaiah 35:10

The people the LORD has rescued will come back singing as they enter Zion. Happiness will be a crown they will always wear. They will celebrate and shout because all sorrows and worries will be gone far away.

Isaiah 51:11

Now those you have rescued will return to Jerusalem, singing on their way. They will be crowned with great happiness, never again to be burdened with sadness and sorrow.

Jeremiah 31:7

The LORD says: Celebrate and sing for Israel, the greatest of nations. Offer praises and shout, “Come and rescue your people, LORD! Save what's left of Israel.”

Jeremiah 33:11

happy voices and the sounds of parties and wedding celebrations. And when people come to my temple to offer sacrifices to thank me, you will hear them say: “We praise you, LORD All-Powerful! You are good to us, and your love never fails.” The land will once again be productive.

Ezekiel 36:36

Then the nearby nations that survive will know that I am the one who rebuilt the ruined places and replanted the barren fields. I, the LORD, make this promise.

Numbers 23:23

No magic charms can work against them— just look what God has done for his people.

Romans 11:15

When Israel rejected God, the rest of the people in the world were able to turn to him. So when God makes friends with Israel, it will be like bringing the dead back to life.