Psalms 126

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

A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that 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 was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.

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

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

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

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

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

They that 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 that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves [with him].