Psalms 126

1 A Song of degrees. When the LORD 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, The LORD hath done great things for them.

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

3 The LORD hath done great things for us; [whereof] we are glad.

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

4 Turn again our captivity, O LORD, 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].