Psalms 126

1 “A psalm of the steps, or the goings up.” When the LORD brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like them that dream.

A Song of Ascents. When the LORD brought back those that returned to Zion, we were like unto them that dream.

2 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!”

Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing; then said they among the nations: 'The LORD hath done great things with these.'

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

The LORD hath done great things with us; we are rejoiced.

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

Turn our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the dry land.

5 They who sow in tears Shall reap in joy.

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

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

Though he goeth on his way weeping that beareth the measure of seed, he shall come home with joy, bearing his sheaves.