Captivity Turned
R. Davies, M. A. Psalm 126:1-6 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.… : — I. THE CAPTIVITY OF ZION. 1. A degraded state. 2. A wretched state. 3. A guilty state. 4. A helpless state. II. DELIVERANCE FROM CAPTIVITY. 1. Cyrus was a type of Christ, the great spiritual Deliverer; and if we are ever brought out of our spiritual bondage we must be content to owe our liberty to Him alone. 2. This deliverance is openly proclaimed and freely offered. 3. None are excluded. III. THE FEELINGS WITH WHICH THEY RECEIVED THE TIDINGS OF THIS DELIVERANCE. 1. Joy. 2. Manifested in praise. 3. Prayer. (R. Davies, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: {A Song of degrees.} When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. WEB: When Yahweh brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.