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

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 gladness; and our tongue with joy. Then shall they say among the Gentiles: The Lord hath done great things for them.

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

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

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

Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as a stream 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.

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