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 Jehovah turned the captivity of Zion, we were like them that 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 was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with rejoicing: then said they among the nations, Jehovah hath done great things for them.

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

Jehovah hath done great things for us; [and] we are joyful.

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

Turn our captivity, O Jehovah, as the streams in the south.

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

They that sow in tears shall reap with rejoicing:

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

He goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for scattering; he cometh again with rejoicing, bearing his sheaves.