Psalms 126

1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

A SONG OF THE ASCENTS. In YHWH’s turning back [to] the captivity of Zion, We have been as dreamers.

2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD has done great things for them.

Then our mouth is filled [with] laughter, And our tongue [with] singing, Then they say among nations, “YHWH did great things with these.”

3 The LORD has done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

YHWH did great things with us, We have been joyful.

4 Return our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.

Turn again, O YHWH, [to] our captivity, As streams in the south.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Those sowing in tears, reap with singing,

6 He that goes forth and weeps, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

Whoever goes on and weeps, Carrying the basket of seed, Surely comes in with singing, carrying his sheaves!