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 Ascents. When Yahweh brought back the captives of Zion, we were like them who 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 a shout of triumph, —Then, said they among the nations, Yahweh, hath done great things, with these!

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

Yahweh, hath done great things with us, we are full of joy!

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

Bring thou back, O Yahweh, our captives, like channels in the South.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

They who are sowing with tears, with shouting, shall reap:

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

He that, doth indeed go forth, and weep, bearing seed enough to trail along, doth, surely come in, with shouting, bringing his sheaves.