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Psalms 126
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1(127) A Song of Degrees. Except the Lord build the house, they that build labor in vain: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman watches in vain.
1When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
2It is vain for you to rise early: you⌃ rise up after resting, you⌃ that eat the bread of grief; while he gives sleep to his beloved.
2Then 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.
3Behold, the inheritance of the Lord, children, the reward of the fruit of the womb.
3The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
4As arrows in the hand of a mighty man; so are the children of those who were outcasts.
4Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams in the south.
5Blessed is the man who shall satisfy his desire with them: they shall not be ashamed when they shall speak to their enemies in the gates.
5They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.