Psalm 126

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 126:3

Psalms 126:3. The Lord hath done great things for us And we should be very ungrateful if we did not thankfully acknowledge it, and praise him for the singular benefits, which excite even the wonder of strangers; for the Lord hath not only restored our liberty, but manifested the greatness of his power in affecting this our deliverance; whereof we are glad Which justly fills us with joy and triumph. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 126:4

Psalms 126:4. Turn again our captivity, O Lord Perfect what thou hast begun, and as thou hast brought us home, bring home also the rest of our brethren, who still remain captives in Babylon, or are dispersed in that country, or in any other parts of the world; as the streams in the south Which would be as welcome to this desolate country as streams of water to the dry and thirsty grounds. Or, that we may refresh and cultivate thy holy land, as the rivers of the south gladden, fructify,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 126:5-6

Psalms 126:5-6 . They that sow in tears shall reap in joy This seems to refer to the foregoing prayer; as if he had said, And this thou wilt do in thy good time: thou wilt give them, as thou hast given us, a joyful return after so sad a time of captivity. The argument is taken from the common course of God’s providence toward men of all nations, to whom he affords vicissitudes of sorrow and comfort, and particularly toward husbandmen, who till their land, and sow their seed, not only with... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 126:1-6

Psalms 125-128 Lessons from JerusalemAs the worshippers journey towards Jerusalem, they recall some of the varied experiences that the city has passed through. They see these as typical of the experiences of God’s people as a whole. Believers are like Jerusalem in that they are completely secure and fully protected (125:1-2). Although Jerusalem sometimes came under the rule of its enemies, God never allowed these enemies to control it for long, in case God’s people lost their devotion to him... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 126:1

the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . turned. the captivity = turned the fortunes. This does not refer to a captivity or captives, but to a restoration to blessing. See Job 42:10 and Ezekiel 16:53 and Ezekiel 16:56 , where it is three times explained as "return to your former estate". See App-67 . Zion. See App-68 . like them that dream. The reference is to the waking in 2 Kings 19:35 .Isaiah 37:36 . The illustration is in Luke 24:41 .Acts 12:9 (603 B.C.) read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 126:2

singing: i.e. the songs of Isaiah 38:20 . said they = was it said. heathen = nations. The reference is to 2 Chronicles 32:22 , 2 Chronicles 32:23 . The LORD hath done great things. Figure of speech Anadiplosis ( App-6 ), because the phrase is repeated at the beginning of the next verse. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 126:4

streams = torrents. Hebrew. 'aphikim. See 2 Samuel 22:16 . Supply the Ellipsis, "as the streams [are turned] in the Negeb". in the south = in the Negeb, where, in the hill-country of Judaea the 'aphikim are turned about in their beds between the rocks and in the gorges. south. Hebrew Negeb; the hill-country of Judaea. See note on Genesis 13:1 , and Deuteronomy 1:7 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 126:5

sow in tears. The reference is to the "sign" given in Isaiah 37:30 . See App-67 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 126:1

PSALM 126WHEN THE LORD RESTORED THE FORTUNES OF ZION (RSV)For the title here we have selected the opening line of the RSV. There is nothing in the psalm that can be applied exclusively to the return of Israel from the captivity; but, at the same time, there is nothing to exclude that example of God's restoring the fortunes of Israel.Delitzsch declared that, "Any other rendering than that of the LXX in these opening lines is impossible."[1] That rendition is, "When the Lord turned the captivity... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 126:3

THE SONG"Jehovah hath done great things for us,Whereof we are glad."These words have been made the basis for, "Interpreting the psalm as a sort of Lenten liturgy, preparatory to the New Year."[8] However, we are delighted that the same author candidly admitted that such an interpretation requires, "Reading into the text more than is warranted."[9]What is stated in Psalms 126:3 is that Israel itself joined the chorus of the Gentile nations in praising God for the mighty things done upon behalf... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 126:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 126:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 126:5-6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 126:1-6

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 126:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 126:2

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 126:4

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 126:5

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 126:1

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 126:3

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