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 THE ASCENTS. In YHWH’s turning back [to] the captivity of Zion, We have been as dreamers.

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 mouth is filled [with] laughter, And our tongue [with] singing, Then they say among nations, “YHWH did great things with these.”

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

YHWH did great things with us, We have been joyful.

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

Turn again, O YHWH, [to] our captivity, As streams in the south.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Those sowing in tears, reap with singing,

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

Whoever goes on and weeps, Carrying the basket of seed, Surely comes in with singing, carrying his sheaves!