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 again 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 singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.

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

The LORD hath done great things for us; [of which] we are glad.

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

Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams 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.

He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless return with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves [with him].