Psalms 125

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1 A Canticle in steps. When the Lord turned back the captivity of Zion, we became like those who are consoled.	1 A song of ascents. Like Mount Zion are they who trust in the LORD, unshakable, forever enduring.
2 Then our mouth was filled with gladness and our tongue with exultation. Then they will say among the nations: “The Lord has done great things for them.”	2 As mountains surround Jerusalem, the LORD surrounds his people both now and forever.
3 The Lord has done great things for us. We have become joyful.	3 The scepter of the wicked will not prevail in the land given to the just, Lest the just themselves turn their hands to evil.
4 Convert our captivity, O Lord, like a torrent in the south.	4 Do good, LORD, to the good, to those who are upright of heart.
5 Those who sow in tears shall reap in exultation.	5 But those who turn aside to crooked ways may the LORD send down with the wicked. Peace upon Israel!
6 When departing, they went forth and wept, sowing their seeds.
7 But when returning, they will arrive with exultation, carrying their sheaves.