Psalm 126

Thanksgiving For Return From Captivity.

A Song of Ascents. 1When the LORD brought back the captives to Zion (Jerusalem),
We were like those who dream [it seemed so unreal]. 2Then our mouth was filled with laughter
And our tongue with joyful shouting;
Then they said among the nations,
“The LORD has done great things for them.” 3The LORD has done great things for us;
We are glad! 4Restore our captivity, O LORD,
As the stream-beds in the South (the Negev) [are restored by torrents of rain]. 5They who sow in tears shall reap with joyful singing. 6He who goes back and forth weeping, carrying his bag of seed [for planting],
Will indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.