Psalms 126

1 A Song of Ascents. When the LORD 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, “The LORD 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 The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad.

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

4 Restore our fortunes again, LORD, like the streams in the Negev.

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

5 Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.

They who sow in tears Shall reap in joy.

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

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