Psalms 126

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

They that sow in tears shall reap with rejoicing:

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

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