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. When the LORD 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, 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 us; [whereof] we are glad.

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

Turn again our captivity, O LORD, 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].