Psalms 126

1 A song of ascents. When Yahweh restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.

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

2 Then our mouths were filled with laughter and our tongues with singing. Then they said among the nations, “Yahweh has 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 Yahweh did great things for us; how glad we were!

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

4 Restore our fortunes, Yahweh, like the streams in the Negev.

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

5 Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will return again with shouts of joy, bringing his bundles of grain with him.

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