Psalms 126

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

1 When Yahweh brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who 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 our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “Yahweh has done great things for them.”

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

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

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

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

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

5 Those who sow in tears will 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 who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.