Psalms 126

1 A Song of Ascents. When Yahweh brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.

When the lord brought back the captivity of Sion, we became like men comforted.

2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “Yahweh has done great things for them.”

Then was our mouth filled with gladness; and our tongue with joy. Then shall they say among the Gentiles: The Lord hath done great things for them.

3 Yahweh has done great things for us, and we are glad.

The Lord hath done great things for us: we are become joyful.

4 Restore our fortunes again, Yahweh, like the streams in the Negev.

Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as a stream in the south.

5 Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.

Going they went and wept, casting their seeds. But coming they shall come with joyfulness, carrying their sheaves.