Psalms 126

1 A Song of the Ascents. In Jehovah's turning back [to] the captivity of Zion, We have been as dreamers.

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

2 Then filled [with] laughter is our mouth, And our tongue [with] singing, Then do they say among nations, 'Jehovah did great things with these.'

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.”

3 Jehovah did great things with us, We have been joyful.

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

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

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

5 Those sowing in tears, with singing do reap,

Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.

6 Whoso goeth on and weepeth, Bearing the basket of seed, Surely cometh in with singing, bearing his sheaves!

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