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 YHWH brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who 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 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 did great things for us; how glad we were!

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

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

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

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

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