Psalms 126

1 A Song of the going up. When the Lord made a change in Zion's fate, we were like men in a dream.

A Song of degrees. When Jehovah turned the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

2 Then our mouths were full of laughing, and our tongues gave a glad cry; they said among the nations, The Lord has done great things for them.

Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with rejoicing: then said they among the nations, Jehovah hath done great things for them.

3 The Lord has done great things for us; because of which we are glad.

Jehovah hath done great things for us; [and] we are joyful.

4 Let our fate be changed, O Lord, like the streams in the South.

Turn our captivity, O Jehovah, as the streams in the south.

5 Those who put in seed with weeping will get in the grain with cries of joy.

They that sow in tears shall reap with rejoicing:

6 Though a man may go out weeping, taking his vessel of seed with him; he will come again in joy, with the corded stems of grain in his arms.

He goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for scattering; he cometh again with rejoicing, bearing his sheaves.