126:1(A Song of degrees.) When the LORD turned again the
captivity of Zion, we were like them that a dream.
(a) Their deliverance was incredible and therefore took
away all excuse for ingratitude.
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.
126:4 Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the d streams in
the south.
(d) It is no more impossible for God to deliver his people
than to cause the rivers to run in the wilderness and
barren places.
126:6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing e precious
seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing
his sheaves [with him].
(e) That is, seed which was scarce and dear: meaning, that
they who trusted in God's promise to return had their
desire.
