Psalms 125

1A gradual canticle. When the Lord brought back the captivity of Sion, we became like men comforted.

1 They that confide in Jehovah are as mount Zion, which cannot be moved; it abideth for ever.

2Then was our mouth filled with gladness; and our tongue with joy. Then shall they say among the Gentiles: The Lord hath done great things for them.

2 Jerusalem! — mountains are round about her, and Jehovah is round about his people, from henceforth and for evermore.

3The Lord hath done great things for us: we are become joyful.

3 For the sceptre of wickedness shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.

4Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as a stream in the south.

4 Do good, O Jehovah, unto the good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.

5They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

5 But as for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, Jehovah will lead them forth with the workers of iniquity. Peace be upon Israel!

6Going they went and wept, casting their seeds.

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7But coming they shall come with joyfulness, carrying their sheaves.

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