Psalms 126

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

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

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 singing: then said they among the heathen, Yhwh hath done great things for them.

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

Yhwh hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

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

Turn again our captivity, O Yhwh, as the streams in the south.

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

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

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.

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