< Psalms 126 >
1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
A Song of degrees. When Jehovah turned the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD has done great things for them.
Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with rejoicing: then said they among the nations, Jehovah hath done great things for them.
3 The LORD has done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
Jehovah hath done great things for us; [and] we are joyful.
4 Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.
Turn our captivity, O Jehovah, as the streams in the south.
5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
They that sow in tears shall reap with rejoicing:
6 He that goes forth and weeps, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
He goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for scattering; he cometh again with rejoicing, bearing his sheaves.