Psalms 126

1 A SONG OF THE ASCENTS. In YHWH’s turning back [to] the captivity of Zion, We have been as dreamers.

A Song of Ascents. When Yahweh brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.

2 Then our mouth is filled [with] laughter, And our tongue [with] singing, Then they say among nations, “YHWH did great things with these.”

Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “Yahweh has done great things for them.”

3 YHWH did great things with us, We have been joyful.

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

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

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

5 Those sowing in tears, reap with singing,

Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.

6 Whoever goes on and weeps, Carrying the basket of seed, Surely comes in with singing, carrying his sheaves!

He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.