Psalms 126

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

“A psalm of the steps, or the goings up.” When the LORD brought back 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 nations, “The LORD hath 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.

Yea, the LORD hath done great things for us, For which we are glad.

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

Bring back, O LORD! our captivity, Like streams in the South!

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

They who 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].

Yea, he goeth forth weeping, bearing his seed; He shall surely come back rejoicing, bearing his sheaves.