Psalms 126

1 [A Song of Ascents.] When the LORD brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.

A Song of Ascents. When Yahweh brought back the captives of Zion, we were like them who dream:

2 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."

Then, was our mouth, filled with laughter, and our tongue with a shout of triumph, —Then, said they among the nations, Yahweh, hath done great things, with these!

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

Yahweh, hath done great things with us, we are full of joy!

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

Bring thou back, O Yahweh, our captives, like channels in the South.

5 Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.

They who are sowing with tears, with shouting, shall reap:

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

He that, doth indeed go forth, and weep, bearing seed enough to trail along, doth, surely come in, with shouting, bringing his sheaves.