Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. New Living Translation Yes, the LORD has done amazing things for us! What joy! English Standard Version The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad. Berean Standard Bible The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. King James Bible The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. New King James Version The LORD has done great things for us, And we are glad. New American Standard Bible The LORD has done great things for us; We are joyful. NASB 1995 The LORD has done great things for us; We are glad. NASB 1977 The LORD has done great things for us; We are glad. Legacy Standard Bible Yahweh has done great things for us; We are glad. Amplified Bible The LORD has done great things for us; We are glad! Christian Standard Bible The LORD had done great things for us; we were joyful. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD had done great things for us; we were joyful. American Standard Version Jehovah hath done great things for us, Whereof we are glad. Contemporary English Version And so we celebrated because the LORD had indeed worked miracles for us. English Revised Version The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD has done spectacular things for us. We are overjoyed. Good News Translation Indeed he did great things for us; how happy we were! International Standard Version The great things that the LORD has done for us gladden us. Majority Standard Bible The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. NET Bible The LORD did indeed accomplish great things for us. We were happy. New Heart English Bible The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad. Webster's Bible Translation The LORD hath done great things for us; of which we are glad. World English Bible Yahweh has done great things for us, and we are glad. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYHWH did great things with us, "" We have been joyful. Young's Literal Translation Jehovah did great things with us, We have been joyful. Smith's Literal Translation Jehovah magnified to do with us; we were made glad. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Lord hath done great things for us: we are become joyful. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible The LORD has done great things for us; Oh, how happy we were! New Revised Standard Version The LORD has done great things for us, and we rejoiced. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe LORD has done great things for us, whereof we are joyful. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH works greatly for us, and we are in joy! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The LORD hath done great things with us; We are rejoiced. Brenton Septuagint Translation The Lord has done great things among them. The Lord has done great things for us, we became joyful. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD Has Done Great Things…2Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” 3The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. 4Restore our captives, O LORD, like streams in the Negev.… Cross References Isaiah 12:5 Sing to the LORD, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known in all the earth. Joel 2:21 Do not be afraid, O land; rejoice and be glad, for the LORD has done great things. Jeremiah 31:12-13 They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish. / Then the maidens will rejoice with dancing, young men and old as well. I will turn their mourning into joy, and give them comfort and joy for their sorrow. Isaiah 25:9 And in that day it will be said, “Surely this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He has saved us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited. Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.” Luke 1:49 For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name. Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, Psalm 98:1 A Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory. Isaiah 61:3 to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD your God is among you; He is mighty to save. He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you with His love; He will rejoice over you with singing.” 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Psalm 40:3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the LORD. Isaiah 35:10 So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee. Romans 15:9 so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” Psalm 118:23 This is from the LORD, and it is marvelous in our eyes. Isaiah 52:9 Break forth in joy, sing together, O ruins of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted His people; He has redeemed Jerusalem. Treasury of Scripture The LORD has done great things for us; whereof we are glad. Psalm 18:50 Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore. Psalm 31:19 Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! Psalm 66:5,6 Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children of men… Jump to Previous Filled Glad Great Joy Joyful Rejoiced WhereofJump to Next Filled Glad Great Joy Joyful Rejoiced WhereofPsalm 126 1. The church celebrating her incredible return out of captivity4. Prays for and prophesies the good success thereof The LORD has done great things for us; This phrase acknowledges the divine intervention and blessings that the Israelites experienced, likely referring to their return from Babylonian exile. Historically, the Babylonian captivity was a period of great suffering, and their release was seen as a miraculous act of God. Theologically, this reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where God acts on behalf of Israel. This phrase can be connected to other instances in the Bible where God performs mighty acts, such as the Exodus (Exodus 14) and the conquest of Canaan (Joshua 6). It also foreshadows the ultimate deliverance through Jesus Christ, who brings spiritual liberation. we are filled with joy. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is the source of all blessings and the one who has done great things for His people. 2. Israelites The original recipients of this Psalm, likely reflecting on their return from Babylonian exile, experiencing God's deliverance and restoration. 3. Babylonian Exile A significant event in Israel's history where they were taken captive, and their eventual return is seen as a miraculous act of God. 4. Zion (Jerusalem) The central place of worship and the heart of the Jewish nation, often symbolizing God's presence and blessing. 5. Return from Exile The historical event that this Psalm likely celebrates, symbolizing God's faithfulness and the joy of restoration. Teaching Points Recognizing God's GreatnessReflect on the "great things" God has done in your life. Acknowledge His hand in both the big and small blessings. Joy as a Response to God's Work Understand that true joy comes from recognizing and celebrating God's work in our lives. Cultivate a heart of gratitude and joy. Historical Context and Personal Application Just as the Israelites experienced deliverance, consider areas in your life where God has brought restoration and freedom. Faithfulness in Trials Remember that God's faithfulness in past trials is a promise of His continued presence and help in current and future challenges. Community Celebration Encourage sharing testimonies within your community to build faith and joy, just as the Israelites shared their joy in God's deliverance.Verse 3. - The Lord hath done great things for us. "What the heathen said was true - the Lord hath indeed done great things for us." Whereof we are glad. For these great things we rejoice and give thanks. The first part of the psalm - the absolutely pure joy-song - here ends; and the second part - the mixed joy and sorrow - begins. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The LORDיְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has done לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make great הִגְדִּ֣יל (hiḡ·dîl) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1431: To grow up, become great things for us; עִמָּ֗נוּ (‘im·mā·nū) Preposition | first person common plural Strong's 5973: With, equally with we are הָיִ֥ינוּ (hā·yî·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be filled with joy. שְׂמֵחִֽים׃ (śə·mê·ḥîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 8056: Glad, joyful, merry Links Psalm 126:3 NIVPsalm 126:3 NLT Psalm 126:3 ESV Psalm 126:3 NASB Psalm 126:3 KJV Psalm 126:3 BibleApps.com Psalm 126:3 Biblia Paralela Psalm 126:3 Chinese Bible Psalm 126:3 French Bible Psalm 126:3 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 126:3 Yahweh has done great things for us (Psalm Ps Psa.) |