Psalms 126

1 A song of degrees, or Psalme of David. When ye Lord brought againe the captiuitie of Zion, we were like them that dreame.

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

2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with ioye: then sayd they among the heathen, 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 nations: 'The LORD hath done great things with these.'

3 The Lord hath done great things for vs, whereof we reioyce.

The LORD hath done great things with us; we are rejoiced.

4 O Lord, bring againe our captiuitie, as the riuers in the South.

Turn our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the dry land.

5 They that sowe in teares, shall reape in ioy.

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 They went weeping and caried precious seede: but they shall returne with ioye and bring their sheaues.

Though he goeth on his way weeping that beareth the measure of seed, he shall come home with joy, bearing his sheaves.