Psalms 126

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

When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like 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 heathen, 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; whereof we are glad.

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

Return our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.

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.

He that goes forth and weeps, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.