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 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 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 nations, “The LORD hath done great things for them!”

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

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

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

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

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

They who 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.

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