Psalms 126

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

When Jehovah brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.

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 our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, Jehovah has done great things for them.

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

Jehovah has done great things for us. We are glad.

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

Turn again our captivity, O Jehovah, as the streams in the South.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.

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

He who goes forth and weeps, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves.