Psalms 126

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5 Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Those sowing in tears, reap with singing,

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

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