Psalms 126

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

A Song of Ascents. When Yahweh brought back the captives of Zion, we were like them who dream:

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 laughter, and our tongue with a shout of triumph, —Then, said they among the nations, Yahweh, hath done great things, with these!

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

Yahweh, hath done great things with us, we are full of joy!

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

Bring thou back, O Yahweh, our captives, like channels in the South.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

They who are sowing with tears, with shouting, shall reap:

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

He that, doth indeed go forth, and weep, bearing seed enough to trail along, doth, surely come in, with shouting, bringing his sheaves.