Psalms 126

1 WHEN the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like 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 heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.

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 for us; whereof we are glad.

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

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

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

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