Psalms 126

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

A Canticle in steps. When the Lord turned back the captivity of Zion, we became like those who are consoled.

2 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.

Then our mouth was filled with gladness and our tongue with exultation. Then they will say among the nations: “The Lord has done great things for them.”

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

The Lord has done great things for us. We have become joyful.

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

Convert our captivity, O Lord, like a torrent in the south.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Those who sow in tears shall reap in exultation.

6 Though he goeth on his way weeping, bearing forth the seed; he shall come again with joy, bringing his sheaves [with him].

When departing, they went forth and wept, sowing their seeds. But when returning, they will arrive with exultation, carrying their sheaves.