Psalm 126 (125)
They will come back in joy carrying their sheaves. The mystery of life springing up from death. Hope for the afflicted, for those who are disappointed because of the little fruit of their labor.
1 When the Lord brought the exiles back to Zion,
we were like those moving in a dream.
2 Then our mouths were filled with laughter,
and our tongues with songs of joy.
Among the nations it was said,
“The Lord has done great things for them.”
3 The Lord had done great things for us,
and we were glad indeed.
4 Bring back our exiles, O Lord,
like fresh streams in the desert.
5 Those who sow in tears
will reap with songs and shouts of joy.
6 They went forth weeping,
bearing the seeds for sowing,
they will come home with joyful shouts,
bringing their harvested sheaves.
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Comments Psalms, Chapter 126
Prayer on the return from exile – the great trial of the peo ple. Happiness and suprise at the end of captivity, something that seemed unbelievable: “We thought we were dreaming.”
We cannot help thinking of the Virgin Mary: “The Lord has done won ders for me, holy is his name,” or of Peter freed from prison. Today, many sow in tears; it is not the same one who sows and who reaps the harvest.