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

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

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

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

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

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

5 Those who sow in tears shall reap in exultation.

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

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

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