Psalms 126

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

When the lord brought back the captivity of Sion, we became like men comforted.

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 gladness; and our tongue with joy. Then shall they say among the Gentiles: The Lord hath done great things for them.

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

The Lord hath done great things for us: we are become joyful.

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

Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as a stream in the south.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

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

Going they went and wept, casting their seeds. But coming they shall come with joyfulness, carrying their sheaves.