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What joy!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/126.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/126.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/126.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The LORD hath done great things for us; <i>whereof</i> we are glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/126.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The LORD has done great things for us, <i>And</i> we are glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/126.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD has done great things for us; We are joyful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/126.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The LORD has done great things for us; We are glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/126.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The LORD has done great things for us; We are glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/126.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Yahweh has done great things for us; We are glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/126.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The LORD has done great things for us; We are glad!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/126.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD had done great things for us; we were joyful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/126.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD had done great things for us; we were joyful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/126.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehovah hath done great things for us, Whereof we are glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/126.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />And so we celebrated because the LORD had indeed worked miracles for us. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/126.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/126.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD has done spectacular things for us. We are overjoyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/126.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Indeed he did great things for us; how happy we were! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/126.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The great things that the LORD has done for us gladden us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/126.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/126.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD did indeed accomplish great things for us. We were happy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/126.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/126.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The LORD hath done great things for us; of which we are glad.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/126.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh has done great things for us, and we are glad. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/126.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />YHWH did great things with us, "" We have been joyful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/126.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Jehovah did great things with us, We have been joyful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/126.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Jehovah magnified to do with us; we were made glad.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/126.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The Lord hath done great things for us: we are become joyful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/126.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 125:3>The Lord has done great things for us. We have become joyful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/126.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The LORD has done great things for us; Oh, how happy we were! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/126.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD has done great things for us, and we rejoiced.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/126.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The LORD has done great things for us, whereof we are joyful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/126.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />LORD JEHOVAH works greatly for us, and we are in joy!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/126.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The LORD hath done great things with us; We are rejoiced.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/126.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The Lord has done great things among them. The Lord has done great things for us, we became joyful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/126-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=16300" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/126.htm">The LORD Has Done Great Things</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: la·‘ă·śō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">has done</a> <a href="/hebrew/1431.htm" title="1431: hiḡ·dîl (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- To grow up, become great. A primitive root; properly, to twist, i.e. To be large.">great</a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mā·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">things for us;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yî·nū (V-Qal-Perf-1cp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">we are</a> <a href="/hebrew/8056.htm" title="8056: śə·mê·ḥîm (Adj-mp) -- Glad, joyful, merry. From samach; blithe or gleeful.">filled with joy.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>Restore our captives, O LORD, like streams in the Negev.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-5.htm">Isaiah 12:5</a></span><br />Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joel/2-21.htm">Joel 2:21</a></span><br />Do not be afraid, O land; rejoice and be glad, for the LORD has done great things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-12.htm">Jeremiah 31:12-13</a></span><br />They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish. / Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/25-9.htm">Isaiah 25:9</a></span><br />And in that day it will be said, “Surely this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He has saved us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited. Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-49.htm">Luke 1:49</a></span><br />For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/3-20.htm">Ephesians 3:20</a></span><br />Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/98-1.htm">Psalm 98:1</a></span><br />A Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-3.htm">Isaiah 61:3</a></span><br />to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/3-17.htm">Zephaniah 3:17</a></span><br />The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/40-3.htm">Psalm 40:3</a></span><br />He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/35-10.htm">Isaiah 35:10</a></span><br />So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-9.htm">Romans 15:9</a></span><br />so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-23.htm">Psalm 118:23</a></span><br />This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/52-9.htm">Isaiah 52:9</a></span><br />Break forth in joy, sing together, O ruins of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted His people; He has redeemed Jerusalem.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The LORD has done great things for us; whereof we are glad.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-50.htm">Psalm 18:50</a></b></br> Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/31-19.htm">Psalm 31:19</a></b></br> <i>Oh</i> how great <i>is</i> thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; <i>which</i> thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/66-5.htm">Psalm 66:5,6</a></b></br> Come and see the works of God: <i>he is</i> terrible <i>in his</i> doing toward the children of men… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/126-2.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/psalms/126-2.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/126-2.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/126-2.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/126-2.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/psalms/122-1.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/psalms/119-39.htm">Whereof</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/129-7.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/psalms/149-2.htm">Glad</a> <a href="/psalms/129-1.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/126-5.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/126-5.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-10.htm">Rejoiced</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-10.htm">Whereof</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 126</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/126-1.htm">The church celebrating her incredible return out of captivity</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/126-4.htm">Prays for and prophesies the good success thereof</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/126.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/126.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The LORD has done great things for us;</b><br>This phrase acknowledges the divine intervention and blessings that the Israelites experienced, likely referring to their return from Babylonian exile. Historically, the Babylonian captivity was a period of great suffering, and their release was seen as a miraculous act of God. Theologically, this reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where God acts on behalf of Israel. This phrase can be connected to other instances in the Bible where God performs mighty acts, such as the Exodus (Exodus 14) and the conquest of Canaan (Joshua 6). It also foreshadows the ultimate deliverance through Jesus Christ, who brings spiritual liberation.<p><b>we are filled with joy.</b><br>The joy expressed here is a response to the tangible experience of God's faithfulness and deliverance. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, joy was often associated with communal celebrations and worship, as seen in the feasts and festivals prescribed in the Law (Leviticus 23). This joy is not merely emotional but is deeply rooted in the recognition of God's sovereignty and goodness. The joy of the Israelites can be paralleled with the joy of salvation found in the New Testament, such as in <a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a>, where believers are encouraged to rejoice in the Lord always. This joy is a foretaste of the eternal joy promised in the Kingdom of God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is the source of all blessings and the one who has done great things for His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The original recipients of this Psalm, likely reflecting on their return from Babylonian exile, experiencing God's deliverance and restoration.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylonian_exile.htm">Babylonian Exile</a></b><br>A significant event in Israel's history where they were taken captive, and their eventual return is seen as a miraculous act of God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/z/zion.htm">Zion (Jerusalem)</a></b><br>The central place of worship and the heart of the Jewish nation, often symbolizing God's presence and blessing.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/return_from_exile.htm">Return from Exile</a></b><br>The historical event that this Psalm likely celebrates, symbolizing God's faithfulness and the joy of restoration.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_greatness.htm">Recognizing God's Greatness</a></b><br>Reflect on the "great things" God has done in your life. Acknowledge His hand in both the big and small blessings.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_as_a_response_to_god's_work.htm">Joy as a Response to God's Work</a></b><br>Understand that true joy comes from recognizing and celebrating God's work in our lives. Cultivate a heart of gratitude and joy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_context_and_personal_application.htm">Historical Context and Personal Application</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites experienced deliverance, consider areas in your life where God has brought restoration and freedom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_trials.htm">Faithfulness in Trials</a></b><br>Remember that God's faithfulness in past trials is a promise of His continued presence and help in current and future challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_celebration.htm">Community Celebration</a></b><br>Encourage sharing testimonies within your community to build faith and joy, just as the Israelites shared their joy in God's deliverance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_126.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 126</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_98_align_with_injustice.htm">Psalm 98 portrays God as righteous and just, yet countless injustices have occurred throughout history--how does this align with a fair divine judgment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_believers_face_hardship_today.htm">If Psalm 3 assures the faithful of protection, why do many believers still face hardship or unanswered pleas today?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_for_the_living,_not_the_dead.htm">What does 'our joy may be full' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_psalm_126_6_overstate_divine_aid.htm">Does Psalm 126:6 overstate divine intervention in harvest success, appearing to conflict with passages that emphasize human effort or natural processes?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/126.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The Lord hath done great things for us</span>. "What the heathen said was true - the Lord hath indeed done great things for us." <span class="cmt_word">Whereof we are glad.</span> For these great things we rejoice and give thanks. The first part of the psalm - the absolutely pure joy-song - here ends; and the second part - the mixed joy and sorrow - begins. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/126-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭הוָה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has done</span><br /><span class="heb">לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(la·‘ă·śō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">great</span><br /><span class="heb">הִגְדִּ֣יל</span> <span class="translit">(hiḡ·dîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1431.htm">Strong's 1431: </a> </span><span class="str2">To grow up, become great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">things for us;</span><br /><span class="heb">עִמָּ֗נוּ</span> <span class="translit">(‘im·mā·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">we are</span><br /><span class="heb">הָיִ֥ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·yî·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">filled with joy.</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׂמֵחִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(śə·mê·ḥîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8056.htm">Strong's 8056: </a> </span><span class="str2">Glad, joyful, merry</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/126-3.htm">Psalm 126:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/126-3.htm">Psalm 126:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/126-3.htm">Psalm 126:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/126-3.htm">Psalm 126:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/126-3.htm">Psalm 126:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/126-3.htm">Psalm 126:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/126-3.htm">Psalm 126:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/126-3.htm">Psalm 126:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/126-3.htm">Psalm 126:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/126-3.htm">Psalm 126:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/126-3.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 126:3 Yahweh has done great things for us (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/126-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 126:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 126:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/126-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 126:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 126:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>