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 psalm of the steps, or the goings up.” When the LORD brought back 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 nations, “The LORD hath done great things for them!”

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

Yea, the LORD hath done great things for us, For which we are glad.

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

Bring back, O LORD! our captivity, Like streams in the South!

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

They who 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.

Yea, he goeth forth weeping, bearing his seed; He shall surely come back rejoicing, bearing his sheaves.