Psalms 126

1 A song of ascents. When Yahweh restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.

A Song of degrees. When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

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 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 did great things for us; how glad we were!

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

4 Restore our fortunes, Yahweh, like the streams in the Negev.

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

5 Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.

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