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 Yahweh restored the fortunes of 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 mouths were filled with laughter and our tongues with singing. Then they said among the nations, “Yahweh has done great things for them.”

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

Yahweh did great things for us; how glad we were!

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

Restore our fortunes, Yahweh, like the streams in the Negev.

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.

He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will return again with shouts of joy, bringing his bundles of grain with him.