Psalms 126 - New International Version, 1984
Psalm 126
A song of ascents.
When the Lord brought back the captives to Zion,
we were like men who dreamed.
A song of ascents.
When the Lord brought back the captives to Zion,
we were like men who dreamed.
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.”
our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
“The Lord has done great things for them.”
The Lord has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy.
and we are filled with joy.
Restore our fortunes, O Lord,
like streams in the Negev.
like streams in the Negev.
Those who sow in tears
will reap with songs of joy.
will reap with songs of joy.
He who goes out weeping,
carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with him.
carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with him.