Psalms 126

A Joyful Return to Zion

A Song of Ascents.¹When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like those who dream. ²Then our mouth was filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” ³The Lord has done great things for us, And we are glad. ⁴Bring back our captivity, O Lord, As the streams in the South. ⁵Those who sow in tears Shall reap in joy. ⁶He who continually goes forth weeping, Bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, Bringing his sheaves with him.