Psalm 126

Authorship

This Psalm is anonymous, though it has been attributed to Hezekiah.

Outline

(This began as Wendland's Expository Outline, but may be adapted.)

I. Reversed captivity: When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion. (1-4)

A. We were like them that dream.

B. Then was our mouth filled with laughter and our tongue with singing.

C. Then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.

D. The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

E. Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams in the south.

II. Renewed reaping. (5-6)

A. They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

B. He that goes forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.