Psalms 126

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

A song of ascents. When Yahweh restored the fortunes of 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 mouths were filled with laughter and our tongues with singing. Then they said among the nations, “Yahweh has done great things for them.”

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

Yahweh did great things for us; how glad we were!

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

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

5 Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of 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 return again with shouts of joy, bringing his bundles of grain with him.