Psalms 126

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

When Jehovah brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.

2 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.

Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, Jehovah has done great things for them.

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

Jehovah has done great things for us. We are glad.

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

Turn again our captivity, O Jehovah, as the streams in the South.

5 They that sowe in teares, shall reape in ioy.

Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.

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

He who goes forth and weeps, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves.