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 the captivity of Sion, we became as comforted ones.

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

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

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

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

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

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