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 the degrees.” When the Lord bringeth back again the captivity of Zion, then shall we be like dreamers.

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 shall our mouth be filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then shall they say among the nations, Great things hath the Lord done for these.

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

Great things would the Lord have done for us, [whereat] we should be joyful.

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

Bring back again, O Lord, our captivity, like rivulets in arid land.

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

Those that sow in tears shall reap with joyful song.

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

He goeth forth indeed and weepeth, that beareth the seed for sowing; but he will surely come with joyful song when he beareth [home] his sheaves.