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 Ascents. When the LORD brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who 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 our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”

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

The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad.

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

Restore our fortunes again, LORD, like the streams in the Negev.

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

Those who sow in tears will 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 who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.