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 ASCENTS. In YHWH’s turning back [to] the captivity of Zion, We have been as 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 mouth is filled [with] laughter, And our tongue [with] singing, Then they say among nations, “YHWH did great things with these.”

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

YHWH did great things with us, We have been joyful.

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

Turn again, O YHWH, [to] our captivity, As streams in the south.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Those sowing in tears, reap with singing,

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

Whoever goes on and weeps, Carrying the basket of seed, Surely comes in with singing, carrying his sheaves!