Psalms 126

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

When Jehovah brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.

2 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!

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

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

Jehovah has done great things for us. We are glad.

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

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

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

Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.

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

He who goes forth and weeps, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves.