Psalm 126, side by side

Two versions of the same chapter. Each row is one verse, so you can see how the wording changes.

Modern

1A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers.

Classic

1When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

Modern

2Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”

Classic

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.

Modern

3The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

Classic

3The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

Modern

4Restore our captives, O LORD, like streams in the Negev.

Classic

4Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.

Modern

5Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.

Classic

5They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Modern

6He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain.

Classic

6He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

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