Psalms 126

1 A Song of Degrees. When the Lord turned the captivity of Sion, we became as comforted ones.

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

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

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.

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

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

4 Turn, O Lord, our captivity, as the steams in the south.

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

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 They went on and wept as they cast their seeds; but they shall surely come with exultation, bringing their sheaves [with them].

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