Psalms 126

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

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

2 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.

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

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

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

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

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

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

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

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