Psalms 126

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

“A song of the degrees.” When the Lord bringeth back again the captivity of Zion, then shall we be like dreamers.

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

Then shall our mouth be filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then shall they say among the nations, Great things hath the Lord done for these.

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

Great things would the Lord have done for us, [whereat] we should be joyful.

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

Bring back again, O Lord, our captivity, like rivulets in arid land.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Those that sow in tears shall reap with joyful song.

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

He goeth forth indeed and weepeth, that beareth the seed for sowing; but he will surely come with joyful song when he beareth [home] his sheaves.