Psalms 126

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

When the lord brought back the captivity of Sion, we became like men comforted.

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 gladness; and our tongue with joy. Then shall they say among the Gentiles: The Lord hath done great things for them.

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

The Lord hath done great things for us: we are become joyful.

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

Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as a stream 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].

Going they went and wept, casting their seeds. But coming they shall come with joyfulness, carrying their sheaves.