Psalms 126

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

A Song of the Ascents. In Jehovah's turning back [to] the captivity of Zion, We have been as dreamers.

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 filled [with] laughter is our mouth, And our tongue [with] singing, Then do they say among nations, 'Jehovah did great things with these.'

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

Jehovah did great things with us, We have been joyful.

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

Turn again, O Jehovah, [to] our captivity, As streams in the south.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Those sowing in tears, with singing do reap,

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

Whoso goeth on and weepeth, Bearing the basket of seed, Surely cometh in with singing, bearing his sheaves!