Psalms 126

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

“A psalm of the steps, or the goings up.” When the LORD brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like them that dream.

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 singing. Then said they among the nations, “The LORD hath done great things for them!”

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

Yea, the LORD hath done great things for us, For which we are glad.

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

Bring back, O LORD! our captivity, Like streams in the South!

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

They who sow in tears Shall reap in joy.

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

Yea, he goeth forth weeping, bearing his seed; He shall surely come back rejoicing, bearing his sheaves.