Psalms 126

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

A Song of the Ascents. In Jehovah's turning back [to] the captivity of Zion, We have been as dreamers.

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

Then filled [with] laughter is our mouth, And our tongue [with] singing, Then do they say among nations, 'Jehovah did great things with these.'

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

Jehovah did great things with us, We have been joyful.

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

Turn again, O Jehovah, [to] our captivity, As streams in the south.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Those sowing in tears, with singing do reap,

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

Whoso goeth on and weepeth, Bearing the basket of seed, Surely cometh in with singing, bearing his sheaves!