Psalms 126

1 The song of grecis. Whanne the Lord turnede the caitifte of Sion; we weren maad as coumfortid.

“A psalm of the steps, or the goings up.” When the LORD brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like them that dream.

2 Thanne oure mouth was fillid with ioye; and oure tunge with ful out ioiyng. Thanne thei schulen seie among hethene men; The Lord magnefiede to do with hem.

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

3 The Lord magnefiede to do with vs; we ben maad glad.

Yea, the LORD hath done great things for us, For which we are glad.

4 Lord, turne thou oure caitifte; as a stronde in the south.

Bring back, O LORD! our captivity, Like streams in the South!

5 Thei that sowen in teeris; schulen repe in ful out ioiyng.

They who sow in tears Shall reap in joy.

6 Thei goynge yeden, and wepten; sendynge her seedis. But thei comynge schulen come with ful out ioiyng; berynge her handfullis.

Yea, he goeth forth weeping, bearing his seed; He shall surely come back rejoicing, bearing his sheaves.