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 the captivity of Sion, we became as comforted ones.

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 joy, and our tongue with exultation: then would they say among the Gentiles,

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

The Lord has done great things among them. The Lord has done great things for us, we became joyful.

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

Turn, O Lord, our captivity, as the steams 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.

They went on and wept as they cast their seeds; but they shall surely come with exultation, bringing their sheaves [with them].