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.

A Song of Degrees. When the Lord turned the captivity of Sion, we became as comforted ones.

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 was our mouth filled with joy, and our tongue with exultation: then would they say amongst the Gentiles,

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

The Lord has done great things amongst them. The Lord has done great things for us, we became joyful.

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

Turn, O Lord, our captivity, as the steams in the south.

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

They that 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.

They went on and wept as they cast their seeds; but they shall surely come with exultation, bringing their sheaves [with them].