Psalms 126

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

[A Song of Ascents.] When Jehovah brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.

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

Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, "Jehovah 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.

Jehovah has done great things for us, and we are glad.

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

Restore our fortunes again, Jehovah, like the streams in the Negev.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Those who sow in tears will 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 who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.