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 turned again 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 singing: then said they among the heathen, 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; whereof we are glad.

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

Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams 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.

He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.