Psalms 126

1 “A song of the degrees.” When the Lord bringeth back again the captivity of Zion, then shall we be like dreamers.

A song of degrees, or Psalme of David. When ye Lord brought againe the captiuitie of Zion, we were like them that dreame.

2 Then shall our mouth be filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then shall they say among the nations, Great things hath the Lord done for these.

Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with ioye: then sayd they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.

3 Great things would the Lord have done for us, [whereat] we should be joyful.

The Lord hath done great things for vs, whereof we reioyce.

4 Bring back again, O Lord, our captivity, like rivulets in arid land.

O Lord, bring againe our captiuitie, as the riuers in the South.

5 Those that sow in tears shall reap with joyful song.

They that sowe in teares, shall reape in ioy.

6 He goeth forth indeed and weepeth, that beareth the seed for sowing; but he will surely come with joyful song when he beareth [home] his sheaves.

They went weeping and caried precious seede: but they shall returne with ioye and bring their sheaues.