Psalms 126

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

“A psalm of the steps, or the goings up.” When the LORD brought back 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 nations, “The LORD hath done great things for them!”

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

Yea, the LORD hath done great things for us, For which we are glad.

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

Bring back, O LORD! our captivity, Like streams in the South!

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

They 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.

Yea, he goeth forth weeping, bearing his seed; He shall surely come back rejoicing, bearing his sheaves.