Psalms 126

1 When Yhwh turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

A Song of Degrees. When the Lord turned the captivity of Sion, we became as comforted ones.

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

Then was our mouth filled with joy, and our tongue with exultation: then would they say among the Gentiles,

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

The Lord has done great things among them. The Lord has done great things for us, we became joyful.

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

Turn, O Lord, our captivity, as the steams in the south.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

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

They went on and wept as they cast their seeds; but they shall surely come with exultation, bringing their sheaves [with them].