Psalms 126

1 When the lord brought back the captivity of Sion, we became like men comforted.

A song of degrees, or Psalme of David. When ye Lord brought againe the captiuitie of Zion, we were like them that dreame.

2 Then was our mouth filled with gladness; and our tongue with joy. Then shall they say among the Gentiles: The Lord hath done great things for them.

Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with ioye: then sayd they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.

3 The Lord hath done great things for us: we are become joyful.

The Lord hath done great things for vs, whereof we reioyce.

4 Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as a stream in the south.

O Lord, bring againe our captiuitie, as the riuers in the South.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

They that sowe in teares, shall reape in ioy.

6 Going they went and wept, casting their seeds. But coming they shall come with joyfulness, carrying their sheaves.

They went weeping and caried precious seede: but they shall returne with ioye and bring their sheaues.