Psalms 126

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

A Song of Ascents. When Yahweh brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who 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 our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “Yahweh has done great things for them.”

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

Yahweh has done great things for us, and we are glad.

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

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

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.

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

He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.