< Psalms 126 >
1 A Song of degrees. When Jehovah turned the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
A Song of degrees. 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 hath done great things for them.
3 Jehovah hath done great things for us; [and] we are joyful.
The LORD hath done great things for us; [whereof] we are glad.
4 Turn our captivity, O Jehovah, as the streams in the south.
Turn again 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 goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves [with him].