>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/126?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#0777e::c0777e) | [Bible Hub](https://biblehub.com/psalms/126.htm) | [Inline JST](https://scripturetoolbox.com/html/ic/Psalms/126.html) | [Strong's](https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/psa/126/1/ss1/) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>This psalm is a song of ascents, likely sung by the Israelites as they returned from exile, expressing gratitude to God for His deliverance and expressing hope for future blessings. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>When God helped the people who were sad and in trouble, they felt so happy like it was a dream, and they laughed and sang songs. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>The chapter reflects on a time when God restored the fortunes of Zion, filling the people with joy and laughter, and even outsiders recognized God's great deeds. It conveys a message of hope and reassurance that those who experience sorrow and hardship will eventually experience joy and abundance, likening this transformation to sowing seeds in tears and reaping a joyful harvest. > >#Gospel/Deliverance #Gospel/Joy #Gospel/Hope ###### 1 1 When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. ###### 2 2 Then 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. ###### 3 3 The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. ###### 4 4 Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams in the south. ###### 5 5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. ###### 6 6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.