Psalms 126

1 A Canticle in steps. When the Lord turned back the captivity of Zion, we became like those who are consoled.

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

2 Then our mouth was filled with gladness and our tongue with exultation. Then they will say among the nations: “The Lord has done great things for them.”

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.”

3 The Lord has done great things for us. We have become joyful.

The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

4 Convert our captivity, O Lord, like a torrent in the south.

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

5 Those who sow in tears shall reap in exultation.

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

6 When departing, they went forth and wept, sowing their seeds. But when returning, they will arrive with exultation, carrying their sheaves.

He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain.