Psalms 126

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

A Song of Ascents. When the LORD brought back those that returned to Zion, we were like unto them that dream.

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 was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing; then said they among the nations: 'The LORD hath done great things with these.'

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

The LORD hath done great things with us; we are rejoiced.

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

Turn our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the dry land.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap with rejoicing:

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

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

Though he goeth on his way weeping that beareth the measure of seed, he shall come home with joy, bearing his sheaves.