Psalms 126

1 When Jehovah brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.

A Song of Degrees. When the Lord turned the captivity of Sion, we became as comforted ones.

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

Then was our mouth filled with joy, and our tongue with exultation: then would they say amongst the Gentiles,

3 Jehovah has done great things for us. We are glad.

The Lord has done great things amongst them. The Lord has done great things for us, we became joyful.

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

Turn, O Lord, our captivity, as the steams in the south.

5 Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 He who goes forth and weeps, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves.

They went on and wept as they cast their seeds; but they shall surely come with exultation, bringing their sheaves [with them].