Psalm 126

 

A song of ascents.

 

 

1                    When the LORD brought back the captives to[a] Zion, we were like men who dreamed.[b]

 

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.”

 

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

 

4                    Restore our fortunes, [c] O LORD, like streams in the Negev.

 

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

 

6                    He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him.