Psalms 126

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

“A psalm of the steps, or the goings up.” When the LORD brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like them that 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 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!”

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

Yea, the LORD hath done great things for us, For which we are glad.

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

Bring back, O LORD! our captivity, Like streams in the South!

5 Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.

They who 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.

Yea, he goeth forth weeping, bearing his seed; He shall surely come back rejoicing, bearing his sheaves.