Psalms 126

1 A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers.

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

2 Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”

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.

3 The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

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

4 Restore our captives, O LORD, like streams in the Negev.

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

5 Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.

Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain.

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