Psalms 126

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

[A Song of Ascents.] When YHWH 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, "YHWH has done great things for them."

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

YHWH has done great things for us, and we are glad.

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

Restore our fortunes again, YHWH, like the streams in the Negev.

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

Those who sow in tears will 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 out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.