Psalms 126:1,4
Psalms 126:1-3 The Message (MSG)
It seemed like a dream, too good to be true, when GOD returned Zion’s exiles. We laughed, we sang, we couldn’t believe our good fortune. We were the talk of the nations— “GOD was wonderful to them!” GOD was wonderful to us; we are one happy people.
Psalms 126:4-6 The Message (MSG)
And now, GOD, do it again— bring rains to our drought-stricken lives So those who planted their crops in despair will shout “Yes!” at the harvest, So those who went off with heavy hearts will come home laughing, with armloads of blessing.
Psalms 126:1 King James Version (KJV)
When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, We were like them that dream.
Psalm 126:4 King James Version (KJV)
Turn again our captivity, O LORD, As the streams in the south.
Psalms 126:1 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
When the LORD brought back the captive ones of Zion, We were like those who dream.
Psalms 126:4 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Restore our captivity, O LORD, As the streams in the South.
Psalms 126:1 New Century Version (NCV)
When the LORD brought the prisoners back to Jerusalem, it seemed as if we were dreaming.
Psalms 126:4 New Century Version (NCV)
LORD, return our prisoners again, as you bring streams to the desert.
Psalms 126:1 American Standard Version (ASV)
When Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion, We were like unto them that dream.
Psalms 126:4 American Standard Version (ASV)
Turn again our captivity, O Jehovah, As the streams in the South.
Psalms 126:1 New International Version (NIV)
When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed.
Psalms 126:4 New International Version (NIV)
Restore our fortunes, LORD, like streams in the Negev.
Psalms 126:1 New King James Version (NKJV)
When the LORD brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like those who dream.
Psalms 126:4 New King James Version (NKJV)
Bring back our captivity, O LORD, As the streams in the South.
Psalms 126:1 Amplified Bible (AMP)
When the LORD brought back the captives to Zion (Jerusalem), We were like those who dream [it seemed so unreal]. [Ps 53:6; Acts 12:9]
Psalms 126:4 Amplified Bible (AMP)
¶Restore our captivity, O LORD, As the stream-beds in the South (the Negev) [are restored by torrents of rain].
Psalms 126:1 New Living Translation (NLT)
When the LORD brought back his exiles to Jerusalem, it was like a dream!
Psalms 126:4 New Living Translation (NLT)
Restore our fortunes, LORD, as streams renew the desert.
Psalms 126:1 The Passion Translation (TPT)
It was like a dream come true when you freed us from our bondage and brought us back to Zion!
Psalms 126:4 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Now, Lord, do it again! Restore us to our former glory! May streams of your refreshing flow over us until our dry hearts are drenched again.