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 Ascents. When the LORD brought back those that returned to Zion, we were like unto them that dream.

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 laughter, and our tongue with singing; then said they among the nations: 'The LORD hath done great things with these.'

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

The LORD hath done great things with us; we are rejoiced.

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

Turn our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the dry land.

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].

Though he goeth on his way weeping that beareth the measure of seed, he shall come home with joy, bearing his sheaves.