< Psalms 126 >
1 A song of ascents. When Yahweh restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.
A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers.
2 Then our mouths were filled with laughter and our tongues with singing. Then they said among the nations, “Yahweh has done great things for them.”
Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”
3 Yahweh did great things for us; how glad we were!
The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.
4 Restore our fortunes, Yahweh, like the streams in the Negev.
Restore our captives, O LORD, like streams in the Negev.
5 Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.
Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.
6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will return again with shouts of joy, bringing his bundles of grain with him.
He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain.