Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Song of ascents

I love this Psalm! I think it has the most beautiful imagery. Of course if it sounds nice in English it must sound incredible in the original.



Psalm 126
A song of ascents.


When the LORD brought back the captives to Zion,
we were like men who dreamed.
Our mouths were filled with laughter,
our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
"The LORD has done great things for them."
The LORD has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy.
Restore our fortunes, O LORD,
like streams in the Negev.
Those who sow in tears
will reap with songs of joy.
He who goes out weeping,
carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with him.

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  1. AnonymousJuly 5, 2008 at 6:59 AM

    oh I too love this sweet psalm...xoxox, Mom

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