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 the degrees.” When the Lord bringeth back again the captivity of Zion, then shall we be 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 shall our mouth be filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then shall they say among the nations, Great things hath the Lord done for these.

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

Great things would the Lord have done for us, [whereat] we should be joyful.

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

Bring back again, O Lord, our captivity, like rivulets in arid land.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Those that sow in tears shall reap with joyful song.

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 indeed and weepeth, that beareth the seed for sowing; but he will surely come with joyful song when he beareth [home] his sheaves.