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 degrees. When Jehovah turned the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

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 was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with rejoicing: then said they among the nations, Jehovah hath done great things for them.

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

Jehovah hath done great things for us; [and] we are joyful.

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

Turn our captivity, O Jehovah, as the streams in the south.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

They that sow in tears shall reap with rejoicing:

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

He goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for scattering; he cometh again with rejoicing, bearing his sheaves.