Psalms 126

1 A Song of degrees. When Jehovah turned the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

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

2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with rejoicing: then said they among the nations, Jehovah hath done great things for them.

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

3 Jehovah hath done great things for us; [and] we are joyful.

The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad.

4 Turn our captivity, O Jehovah, as the streams in the south.

Restore our fortunes again, LORD, like the streams in the Negev.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap with rejoicing:

Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.

6 He goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for scattering; he cometh again with rejoicing, bearing his sheaves.

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