Psalm 126

Psalm 126:1bc-2ab. 2cd-3, 4-5, 6

#6C Solemnities C Context (2nd Sunday of Advent C)
R. (3) The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

#36C Solemnities C Context (5th Sunday of Lent C)
R. (3) The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

#149B Solemnities B Context (30th Sunday in Ordinary Time B)
R. (3) The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

#449 Weekday Year I Context (Monday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time)
R. (3) The Lord has done marvels for us.

#480 Weekday Year I Context (Tuesday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time)
R. (3a) The Lord has done marvels for us.

#528 Proper of Saints Context (St. St. Paul Miki and Companions, Feb 6 )

#551 Proper of Saints Context (St. Martin I, Apr 13)

#553 Proper of Saints Context (St. George, Apr 23)

#585 Proper of Saints Context (Sts. John Fisher and Thomas More, Jun 22)

#596A Proper of Saints Cotnext (St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions, Jul 10)
R. (3a) The Lord has done marvels for us.

#605 Proper of Saints Context (St. James, Jul 25)

#615 Proper of Saints Context (St. Sixtus II, Aug 7)

#640 Proper of Saints Context (Sts. Cornelius and Cyprian, Sep 16)

#642 Proper of Saints Context (St. Januarius, Sept 19)

#642A Proper of Saints Context (Andrew Kim Taegõn, Paul Chõng Hasang and Their Companions, Sep 20)

#644 Proper of Saint Context (Sts. Cosmas and Damian Sep 26)

#646 Proper of Saint Context (St. Wenceslaus Sep 28)

#654 Proper of Saints Context (St. Denis, Oct 9)

#662 Proper of Saints Context (Sts. John De Brébeuf and Isaac Jogues & Companions, Oct 19)

#683B Proper of Saints (Context) (St. Andrew Dũng-Lạc and Companions Nov 24)

#715 Commons Context (Common of Martyrs, Fourth Option)

#753 Ritual Mass Context (I. For the Conferral of Christian Initiation, 1. Catechumenate and Christian Initiation of Adults, Christian Initiation Apart from the Easter Vigil, 11.)
R. (3) The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

R. (5) Those who sow in tears, shall reap rejoicing.

When the LORD brought back the captives of Zion,
we were like men dreaming.
Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
and our tongue with rejoicing.
R. Those who sow in tears, shall reap rejoicing.

Then they said among the nations,
"The LORD has done great things for them."
The LORD has done great things for us;
we are glad indeed.
R. Those who sow in tears, shall reap rejoicing.

Restore our fortunes, O LORD,
like the torrents in the southern desert.
Those who sow in tears
shall reap rejoicing.
R. Those who sow in tears, shall reap rejoicing.

Although they go forth weeping,
carrying the seed to be sown,
They shall come back rejoicing,
carrying their sheaves.
R. Those who sow in tears, shall reap rejoicing.
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Commentary on Ps 126:1bc-2ab. 2cd-3, 4-5, 6

Psalm 126 is a lament. In this short psalm, the singer rejoices at the return of Israel following the Diaspora, the conquering of Israel and its enslavement. In this hymn, the people remember the greatness of God as he restores their nation and brings them back to their own land ("Although they go forth weeping, carrying the seed to be sown, they shall come back rejoicing, carrying their sheaves"). The sense is one of being overflowing with thanksgiving.

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Psalm 126:2b-3, 4-5, 6-7

#919 Mass for Various Needs Context (III. In Various Public Circumstances, 20. After the Harvest, 2.)

R. (3a) The Lord has done great things for us.

Then they said among the nations,
  "The LORD has done great things for them."
The LORD has done great things for us;
  we are glad indeed.
R. The Lord has done great things for us.

Restore our fortunes, O LORD,
  like the torrents in the southern desert.
Those who sow in tears
  shall reap rejoicing.
R. The Lord has done great things for us.

Although they go forth weeping,
  carrying the seed to be sown,
They shall come back rejoicing,
  carrying their sheaves.
R. The Lord has done great things for us.
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Commentary on Ps 126:2b-3, 4-5, 6-7

Psalm 126 is a lament. In this short psalm the singer rejoices at the return of Israel following the Diaspora, the conquering of Israel and its enslavement. In this hymn, the people remember the greatness of God as he restores their nation and brings the people back to their own land ("Although they go forth weeping, carrying the seed to be sown, they shall come back rejoicing, carrying their sheaves."). The sense is one of being overflowing with thanksgiving.

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