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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.

1 ¶ 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.

CXXVII P S A L. CXXVII.

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

¶ [fn]A song of degrees for Solomon.

1 ¶ 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.