Psalms 126

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

[A Song of Ascents.] When the LORD 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, "The LORD has done great things for them."

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

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

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

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

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

Those who sow in tears will 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 out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.