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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 126:2

(2) Singing.—As frequently of the restoration in Isaiah—42:11, 44:23, 54:1, &c.Hath done.—See margin, and comp. Joel 2:21. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 126:1-6

Sowing in Tears Psalms 126:5 The words of the text are an inspired proverb. They are found today in all literatures, and they bear a twofold meaning: (1) that patient, enduring toil shall sooner or later have its reward; (2) that vicarious suffering lies at the root of all advancement in social, national, and religious life. I. See how the principle which is embedded in the text is found everywhere in nature. Death lies between sowing and reaping. There is not a blade of grass in our fields,... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 126:1-6

Psalms 126:1-6As in Psalms 85:1-13, the poet’s point of view here is in the midst of a partial restoration of Israel. In Psalms 126:1-3 he rejoices over its happy beginning, while in Psalms 126:4-6 he prays for and confidently expects its triumphant completion. Manifestly the circumstances fit the period to which most of these pilgrim psalms are to be referred-namely, the dawn of the restoration from Babylon. Here the pressure of the difficulties and hostility which the returning exiles met is... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 126:1-6

Psalm 120-134 The Psalms of Degrees Fifteen brief Psalms follow, called songs of degrees, or, ascents. They were in all probability used by Israel going up to Jerusalem three times a year to celebrate the feasts of the Lord--”Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, a testimony for Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD.” They are indeed Psalms of “the goings-up” for we rise higher and higher as we read through them. Prophetically they give us again the steps from trial and... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 126:2

126:2 Then was our mouth {b} filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the {c} heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.(b) He shows how the godly should rejoice when God gathers his Church or delivers it.(c) If the infidels confess God’s wonderful work, the faithful can never show themselves sufficiently thankful. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 126:1-6

This group is differentiated by the title attached to each: “A Song of Degrees” or “A Song of Ascents.” The title seems derived from the going up of the people to Jerusalem at the great festivals which came three times a year. (Compare Deuteronomy 16:16 ; 1 Kings 12:27-28 , etc.); the thought being that they chanted the psalms at different stages in their journey. The pertinency of this application of these psalms is more apparent in some than others. For example, Psalms 121:0 represents the... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 126:2-3

But as soon as the awakened, liberated sinner is made sensible of the reality, how will praises burst forth from his joyful heart! The carnal world who look on, know not what to make of it, what to think, or what to say: but they are compelled to confess that God is in it. And the people of God are ever ready to ascribe all to sovereign grace. Psalms 115:1 ; Ephesians 2:8-9 ; Titus 3:5-7 . read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Psalms 126:2

Light. That is, your early rising, your labour and worldly solicitude, will be vain, that is, will avail you nothing, without the light, grace, and blessing of God. (Challoner) --- Nehemias divided the people into companies, to prevent their being too much fatigued. (Calmet) --- Without light it is impossible for man to work, John ix. 4. (Haydock) --- The labours of those who live by the robbery of the distressed, are vain. (Chaldean) --- Rise ye, is not in Hebrew. (Haydock) --- Sitten.... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 126:1-3

1-3 It is good to observe how God's deliverances of the church are for us, that we may rejoice in them. And how ought redemption from the wrath to come, from the power of sin and of Satan, to be valued! The sinner convinced of his guilt and danger, when by looking to a crucified Saviour he receives peace to his conscience, and power to break off his sins, often can scarcely believe that the prospect which opens to him is a reality. read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 126:1-6

Sowing in Tears, Reaping in Joy. A song of degrees, admonishing the believers to praise the Lord for the many evidences of His favor and to pray for its continued manifestation. v. 1. When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, restoring His people to the Land of Promise after the long years of exile, we were like them that dream. Whether this is a prophecy or a statement of historical fact, it sets forth the indescribable bliss of those who were privileged to return to the Land of... read more