Psalm 126 Meaning Verse By Verse

Last Updated on September 22, 2021 by Pastor Ikechukwu Chinedum

Today we will be studying the book of Psalm 126 meaning verse by verse. Firstly, the setting of this psalm talks about the return of the Israelites from their exile in Babylon. Yet, the statement could refer to any series of events documented in the record books in which Israel was under distress from different authorities.

The word “turn” is the major word of the song. it is a song of transformation from captivity. It could also be used to set the path of a forgiven soul especially when the wrath of the Lord is turned away from it.

PSALM 126 MEANING VERSE BY VERSE.

Verse 1:-. When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

Here, the verse states that there were times when the children of God were in trouble, but suddenly, sorrow was gone like a dream, and the joy which came after was so incredible that it seemed unbelievable, and they feared it could be a mere vision of an idle brain.

Verse 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

Before now, the Israelites grieved, they could not sing the Lord’s song in a foreign land. But now, as their hearts were inoculated with joy and gladness, it was revealed in their outer appearance and expressed with their mouths. Their heart was so great that they could not hold it. From this verse, the heathen are expressed as the non-believers. It can be deduced that there is a gap between the non-believers and the church.  Meanwhile, when you have been liberated from sin and great oppression. It would cause you to rejoice in great joy and laughter and the world would be stunned and say the Lord has done for you wonderful things certainly.

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

These words are mainly the words of the Jews admitting to the fact that truly the Lord had done great things for them undoubtedly. Here, they bestow credit to whom it’s due. when they could not deliver themselves, the Lord came and delivered them. The joy and singing is coming from a grateful soul and directed to the Lord.

Similarly, declaring the great things done was not for the Jews only, but for the whole world. For he is the atonement for the whole world. The deliverance is not only from our sin but for salvation, acceptance and life everlasting.   

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

This verse explains that when we pray for the turning of our captivity, it is important to recall former experiences. Nothing strengthens faith more effectively than the memory of a past occurrence. The text shows us how wise it is to turn to the Lord again, who in the past has been so generous to us. There’s absolutely no one that can turn again our captivity except he who had turned it before. Israel did return from the captivity in Babylon, and it was even as though a flood of people hurried to Zion. in the midst of our present hardship, do not let us forget the past, let us resort unto the Lord, and beseech him to do that for us which we cannot possibly do for ourselves.

Verse 5:- They that sow in tears shall reap in joy

According to this verse, it implies that one’s present difficulty must not be seen as if it would prevail. While our Suffering is our sowing, rejoicing shall be our reaping. Our mouth cannot be filled with laughter if it had not been first filled with the bitterness of grief. If there were no sowing in tears there would be no reaping in joy. We must sow if it’s in an even of sorrow, but we shall reap in the bright season of joy. Let us hold on to the work of this present sowing time with good faith, and find strength in the covenant lord has given to us. It should be noted that the promise is not meant for all sinners but those that specifically sow in tear. In the same vein,  as Christians, we must continue to sow the seed of word even when it seems no one is heeding. When the rain comes, the seed will grow and flourish

Verse 6:- He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.Which he sows in tears.

The last verse is a recurrence and confirmation statement of what has been expressed in several words The word is the precious seed which he carries and sows. Because the Lord has declared you will go home not to sow, but to reap; not to weep, but to rejoice. Your harvest(reward)shall be greatly increased. From thence, You shall have the joy of reaping.

 WHEN DO I NEED TO USE THIS PSALM?

Having established the meaning of this psalm, it is important to know when to use it. Here a few times where the psalm can serve a purpose for you:

• When you find yourself in an unpleasant situation and you need God for total deliverance
• When your own hearts are broken with grief
• When you need God to restore and bless the works of your hand bountifully.
• When you want God to strengthen your faith in him

 PSALM 126 PRAYERS:

If you are in any of the situations listed above or more, then these powerful psalm 126 prayers are for you:

• Dear Lord turns exile into ecstasy, and banishment into bliss.,
• Lord, Let our hearts gratefully remember all your former loving kindnesses
• Dear Lord, strengthen my faith, I believe in you.
• Lord, bless me with abundant joy so that I can rejoice in your name forever.