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 Yahweh brought back the captives of Zion, we were like them who 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 a shout of triumph, —Then, said they among the nations, Yahweh, hath done great things, with these!

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

Yahweh, hath done great things with us, we are full of joy!

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

Bring thou back, O Yahweh, our captives, like channels in the South.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

They who are sowing with tears, with shouting, shall reap:

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

He that, doth indeed go forth, and weep, bearing seed enough to trail along, doth, surely come in, with shouting, bringing his sheaves.