Psalms 126

1 A Song of Ascents. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like unto them that dream.

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

3 The LORD hath done great things for us; [whereof] we are glad.

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

4 Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the South.

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

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

They who sow in tears Shall reap in joy.

6 Though he goeth on his way weeping, bearing forth the seed; he shall come again with joy, bringing his sheaves [with him].

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