Psalms 126

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

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

2 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.

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.”

3 The LORD hath done great things for us; for which we are glad.

Yahweh did great things for us; how glad we were!

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

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

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

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

6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless return with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will return again with shouts of joy, bringing his bundles of grain with him.