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 Ascents.] When the LORD brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who 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 our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said 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, and we are glad.

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

Restore our fortunes again, LORD, like the streams in the Negev.

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

Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.

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

He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.