Psalms 126

1 “A song of the degrees.” When the Lord bringeth back again the captivity of Zion, then shall we be like dreamers.

A Song of Degrees. When the Lord turned the captivity of Sion, we became as comforted ones.

2 Then shall our mouth be filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then shall they say among the nations, Great things hath the Lord done for these.

Then was our mouth filled with joy, and our tongue with exultation: then would they say among the Gentiles,

3 Great things would the Lord have done for us, [whereat] we should be joyful.

The Lord has done great things among them. The Lord has done great things for us, we became joyful.

4 Bring back again, O Lord, our captivity, like rivulets in arid land.

Turn, O Lord, our captivity, as the steams in the south.

5 Those that sow in tears shall reap with joyful song.

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 He goeth forth indeed and weepeth, that beareth the seed for sowing; but he will surely come with joyful song when he beareth [home] his sheaves.

They went on and wept as they cast their seeds; but they shall surely come with exultation, bringing their sheaves [with them].