Psalms 126

1 WHEN the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

A song of degrees, or Psalme of David. When ye Lord brought againe the captiuitie of Zion, we were like them that dreame.

2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.

Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with ioye: then sayd they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.

3 The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

The Lord hath done great things for vs, whereof we reioyce.

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

O Lord, bring againe our captiuitie, as the riuers in the South.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

They that sowe in teares, shall reape in ioy.

6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

They went weeping and caried precious seede: but they shall returne with ioye and bring their sheaues.