Psalms 126 - Compare Translations
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Psalms 126:1
KJVWhen the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
WEBWhen Yahweh brought back those who returned to Zion,
YLTA Song of the Ascents. In Jehovah's turning back [to] the captivity of Zion, We have been as dreamers.
Psalms 126:2
KJVThen was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.
WEBThen our mouth was filled with laughter,
YLTThen filled [with] laughter is our mouth, And our tongue [with] singing, Then do they say among nations, `Jehovah did great things with these.'
Psalms 126:3
KJVThe Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
WEBYahweh has done great things for us,
YLTJehovah did great things with us, We have been joyful.
Psalms 126:4
KJVTurn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams in the south.
WEBRestore our fortunes again, Yahweh,
YLTTurn again, O Jehovah, [to] our captivity, As streams in the south.
Psalms 126:5
KJVThey that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
WEBThose who sow in tears will reap in joy.
YLTThose sowing in tears, with singing do reap,
Psalms 126:6
KJVHe that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
WEBHe who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing,
YLTWhoso goeth on and weepeth, Bearing the basket of seed, Surely cometh in with singing, bearing his sheaves!
6 verses compared across 3 translations - KJV, WEB, YLT