126:1 A song of ascents. When the LORD brought back the captives to Zion, we were like men who dreamed.
126:2 Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”
126:3 The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
126:4 Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like streams in the Negev.
126:5 Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.
126:6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him.
126:1 When Jehovah turned again the captivity of Zion, / We were like those who dream.
126:2 At that time our mouth was filled with laughter / And our tongue with a ringing shout. / At that time they said among the nations, / Jehovah has done great things for them.
126:3 Jehovah has done great things for us; / We are joyful.
126:4 Turn again, O Jehovah, our captivity / Like the streams in the south.
126:5 Those who sow in tears / Will reap with a ringing shout.
126:6 He who goes forth and weeps, / Bearing seed for scattering, / Will no doubt come in with a ringing shout, / Bearing his sheaves with him.