Psalms 126

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Those sowing in tears, with singing do reap,

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

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