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 for pilgrims going up to Jerusalem. When the Lord brought his people back from captivity to Zion, it was as if we were dreaming!

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.

We laughed so much, we sang for joy. The other nations said, “The Lord has done wonderful things for these people.”

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

The Lord certainly has done wonderful things for us. How happy we were!

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

Please return and help us again, Lord. Renew us like streams of water that renew the Negev desert.

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

Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy!

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

Those who weep as they go out to sow their seed will be singing in celebration when they carry the harvest home.