Psalm 126

1 When Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion, We were like unto them that dream.

2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing: Then said they among the nations, Jehovah hath done great things for them.

3 Jehovah hath done great things for us, Whereof we are glad.

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

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves with him.

Psalm 126

A song of ascents.

1 When the Lord restored the well-being of Zion,
we thought we were dreaming.

2 At that time we laughed loudly
and shouted for joy.
At that time the nations said,
“The Lord has accomplished great things for these people.”

3 The Lord did indeed accomplish great things for us.
We were happy.

4 O Lord, restore our well-being,
just as the streams in the arid south are replenished.

5 Those who shed tears as they plant
will shout for joy when they reap the harvest.

6 The one who weeps as he walks along, carrying his bag of seed,
will certainly come in with a shout of joy, carrying his sheaves of grain.