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 the Lord turned the captivity of Sion, we became as comforted ones.

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 joy, and our tongue with exultation: then would they say among the Gentiles,

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

The Lord has done great things among them. The Lord has done great things for us, we became joyful.

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

Turn, O Lord, our captivity, as the steams 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.

They went on and wept as they cast their seeds; but they shall surely come with exultation, bringing their sheaves [with them].