Psalms 126

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

“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 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 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; we are filled with joy.

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

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

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

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

They 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.

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