Psalms 126

1 A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers.

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

2 Then our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”

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.

3 The LORD has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.

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

4 Restore our captives, O LORD, like streams in the Negev.

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

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

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 He who goes out weeping, bearing a trail of seed, will surely return with shouts of joy, carrying sheaves of grain.

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