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 Yahweh brought back the captives of Zion, we were like them who 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 a shout of triumph, —Then, said they among the nations, Yahweh, hath done great things, with these!

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

Yahweh, hath done great things with us, we are full of joy!

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

Bring thou back, O Yahweh, our captives, like channels in the South.

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

They who are sowing with tears, with shouting, shall reap:

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

He that, doth indeed go forth, and weep, bearing seed enough to trail along, doth, surely come in, with shouting, bringing his sheaves.