Psalms 126

1 A Song of degrees. When Jehovah turned the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

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

2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with rejoicing: then said they among the nations, Jehovah hath done great things for them.

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.”

3 Jehovah hath done great things for us; [and] we are joyful.

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

4 Turn our captivity, O Jehovah, as the streams in the south.

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

5 They that sow in tears shall reap with rejoicing:

Those who sow in tears shall reap in exultation.

6 He goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for scattering; he cometh again with rejoicing, bearing his sheaves.

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