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 the Ascents. In Jehovah's turning back [to] the captivity of Zion, We have been as dreamers.

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 filled [with] laughter is our mouth, And our tongue [with] singing, Then do they say among nations, 'Jehovah did great things with these.'

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

Jehovah did great things with us, We have been joyful.

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

Turn again, O Jehovah, [to] our captivity, As streams in the south.

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

Those sowing in tears, with singing do reap,

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.

Whoso goeth on and weepeth, Bearing the basket of seed, Surely cometh in with singing, bearing his sheaves!