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Psalms 126

6 aligned verses; 6 with wording or punctuation differences .

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Verse KJV King James Version BSB Berean Standard Bible
1
When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream .
A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers .
2
Then 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.
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 hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad .
The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy .
4
Turn again our captivity , O LORD, as the streams in the south .
Restore our captives , O LORD, like streams in the Negev .
5
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.
6
He that goeth forth and weepeth , bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing , bringing his sheaves with him .
He who goes out weeping , bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy , carrying sheaves of grain .

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