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 Canticle in steps. When the Lord turned back the captivity of Zion, we became like those who are consoled.

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 gladness and our tongue with exultation. Then they will say among the nations: “The Lord has done great things for them.”

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

The Lord has done great things for us. We have become joyful.

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

Convert our captivity, O Lord, like a torrent in the south.

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

Those who sow in tears shall reap in exultation.

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

When departing, they went forth and wept, sowing their seeds. But when returning, they will arrive with exultation, carrying their sheaves.