Psalms 126

1 A Song of Ascents. When the LORD brought back those that returned to Zion, we were like unto them that dream.

A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers.

2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing; then said they among the nations: 'The LORD hath done great things with these.'

Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”

3 The LORD hath done great things with us; we are rejoiced.

The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

4 Turn our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the dry land.

Restore our captives, O LORD, like streams in the Negev.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

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

6 Though he goeth on his way weeping that beareth the measure of seed, he shall come home with joy, bearing his sheaves.

He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain.