Psalms 126

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

[A Song of Ascents.] When the LORD brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.

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

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

3 The LORD hath done great things for us; [whereof] we are glad.

The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad.

4 Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the South.

Restore our fortunes again, LORD, like the streams in the Negev.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.

6 Though he goeth on his way weeping, bearing forth the seed; he shall come again with joy, bringing his sheaves [with him].

He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.