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 Yahweh restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who 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 our mouths were filled with laughter and our tongues with singing. Then they said among the nations, “Yahweh has done great things for them.”

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

Yahweh did great things for us; how glad we were!

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

Restore our fortunes, Yahweh, like the streams in the Negev.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap with rejoicing:

Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.

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

He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will return again with shouts of joy, bringing his bundles of grain with him.