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Psalmes 127

P S A L. CXXVI.

1 The Church celebrating her incredible returne out of captiuitie, 4 prayeth for, and prophecieth the good successe thereof.

¶ [fn]A song of degrees.

CXXVII ¶ When the LORD turned againe the captiuitie of Zion: wee were like them that dreame. 2 [fn]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 The LORD hath done great things for vs: whereof we are glad. 4 Turne againe our captiuitie, O LORD: as the streames in the South. 5 [fn]They that sow in teares: shall reape in ioy. 6 [fn]He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtlesse come againe with reioycing: bringing his sheaues with him.

P S A L. CXXVII.

1 The vertue of Gods blessing. 3 Good children are his gift.

¶ [fn]A song of degrees for Solomon.

CXXVII ¶ Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vaine that build it: except the LORD keepe the citie, the watchman waketh but in vaine. 2 It is vaine for you to rise vp early, to sit vp late, to eate the bread of sorrowes: for so hee giueth his beloued sleepe. 3 Loe, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the wombe is his reward. 4 As arrowes are in the hand of a mightie man: so are children of the youth. 5 [fn][fn]Happie is the man that hath his quiuer full of them, they shall not be ashamed: but they shall speake with the enemies in the gate.

126:1 Hebr. returned the returning of Zion.

126:2 Hebr. hath magnified to doe with them.

126:5 Or, singing.

126:6 Or, seedbasket.

127:1 Hebr. are builders of it in it.

127:5 Hebr. hath filled his quiuer with them.

127:5 Or, shall subdue, as Psal.18.45. or, destroy.