🎤 Psalm 126 Song - Carrying Their Sheaves - Scripture Song

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I usually find it difficult to decide upon a background for these lyric videos. This week was no different. Part of my challenge was that in Judaism, Psalm 126 is sung in an upbeat, fast, joyous manner before the Grace After Meals on Shabbat, and numerous Jewish Holidays. (It was even considered to become the national anthem of the State of Israel).

This is definitely not an upbeat tune, and in fact, most would say it's pensive, and even somewhat sad. So, hoping that this was a leading of the holy spirit, I decided to follow my instincts, and use photos of people in deep emotional states.

The Psalm is nuanced, in my opinion – I would say it's more hopeful and expectant, than it is celebratory. Even the words, "May those who sow in tears, reap with shouts of joy," and "Those who go out weeping, ... come home with shouts of joy," demonstrates the challenges we all face in this life. Life can be full of wonders and pleasures, but it often seems like there is more heartache and anguish.

But what better answer to despair than expectant hope? My hope is in Jesus, the Messiah. Lord, save us.

Amen

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Nik Shuliahin, Tiago Bandeira, David Werbrouck, Anh Nguyen, Carlos Arthur, Spencer Dahl, Cristian Newman, Ayo Ogunseinde, Milada Vigerova, Brut Carniollus, Kat J, Ewelina Karezona Karbowiak

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Psalm 126
A Song of Ascents.

1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,
we were like those who dream.
2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
and our tongue with shouts of joy;
then it was said among the nations,
‘The Lord has done great things for them.’
3 The Lord has done great things for us,
and we rejoiced.

4 Restore our fortunes, O Lord,
like the watercourses in the Negeb.
5 May those who sow in tears
reap with shouts of joy.
6 Those who go out weeping,
bearing the seed for sowing,
shall come home with shouts of joy,
carrying their sheaves.

New Revised Standard Version Bible: Anglicised Edition, copyright © 1989, 1995 the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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[walterweaver]

a nice balance to Handel LOL. The words come through loud and clear--and soft.

[clarksarge]

I like the artistic choice to show the sad faces, and it highlights the hopeful ending to the Psalm. There may be weeping in the night, but joy comes in the morning. Thanks for your ministry.

[janicetutaki]

Beautiful Jason soft and gentle yet speaks out loud and clear

[imzach]

Amazing amazon! Keep up the good work one think I like about it. Is how ur voice is so soft like oh my goodness. I could sleep using ur music. Its to bad u left philpot god bless u Jason go in peace

[babyelias]

Your voice is so melodious. But I can't understand, why you put sad, depressed and crying faces ? Can you tell me, if you don't mind....