Psalms 126

1 A Song of Ascents. When the LORD brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.

When Jehovah brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.

2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”

Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, Jehovah has done great things for them.

3 The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad.

Jehovah has done great things for us. We are glad.

4 Restore our fortunes again, LORD, like the streams in the Negev.

Turn again our captivity, O Jehovah, as the streams in the South.

5 Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.

Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.

He who goes forth and weeps, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves.