Psalms 126

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5 Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.

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

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