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Psalms 126:1

Zion
JoySalvationNew life and rebirth
When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers.

2 Then 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.”

3 The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers.
KJV
When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
WEB
When the LORD brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.
ASV
When Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion, We were like unto them that dream.
DARBY
{A Song of degrees.} When Jehovah turned the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
BLB
A Song of the Ascents. <span class=|reftext|><a href=|#|><b>1</b></a> In YHWH turning back the captivity of Zion, we were like those dreaming.
ÅB
En sang ved festreisene. Da Herren lot Sions fanger vende tilbake, var vi som drømmende;
OTB
Da Herren gjenreiste Sions skjebne,
Var vi som de som drømmer.
B1930
En sang ved festreisene. Da Herren lot Sions fanger vende tilbake, var vi som drømmende;

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