Psalms 126

1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like 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 heathen, The LORD has done great things for them.

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 has done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

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

4 Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.

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 He that goes forth and weeps, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

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.