Psalms 126

1 A Song of Degrees. When the Lord turned the captivity of Sion, we became as comforted ones.

A Song of Degrees. When the Lord turned the captivity of Sion, we became as comforted ones.

2 Then was our mouth filled with joy, and our tongue with exultation: then would they say amongst the Gentiles,

Then was our mouth filled with joy, and our tongue with exultation: then would they say amongst the Gentiles,

3 The Lord has done great things amongst them. The Lord has done great things for us, we became joyful.

The Lord has done great things amongst them. The Lord has done great things for us, we became joyful.

4 Turn, O Lord, our captivity, as the steams in the south.

Turn, O Lord, our captivity, as the steams in the south.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 They went on and wept as they cast their seeds; but they shall surely come with exultation, bringing their sheaves [with them].

They went on and wept as they cast their seeds; but they shall surely come with exultation, bringing their sheaves [with them].