Psalm 126:1 - Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter) When Sion's bondage God turn'd back, as men that dream'd were we. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, We were like them that dream. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition WHEN THE Lord brought back the captives [who returned] to Zion, we were like those who dream [it seemed so unreal]. [Ps. 53:6; Acts 12:9.] American Standard Version (1901) When Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion, We were like unto them that dream. Common English Bible When the LORD changed Zion’s circumstances for the better, it was like we had been dreaming. Catholic Public Domain Version A Canticle in steps: of Solomon. Unless the Lord has built the house, those who build it have labored in vain. Unless the Lord has guarded the city, he who guards it watches in vain. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version A gradual canticle. Unless the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it. Unless the Lord keep the city, he watcheth in vain that keepeth it. |
They in the Lord that firmly trust shall be like Sion hill, Which at no time can be remov'd, but standeth ever still.
Let Isr'el's help from Sion come: when back the Lord shall bring His captives, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall sing.
Let Isr'el's help from Sion come: when back the Lord shall bring His captives, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall sing.
O Lord, thou hast been favourable to thy beloved land: Jacob's captivity thou hast recall'd with mighty hand.
Thou pardoned thy people hast all their iniquities; Thou all their trespasses and sins hast cover'd from thine eyes.