Psalm 126
A song of ascents.
1 When the Lord restored the fortunes ofa Zion,
we were like those who dreamed.b
A song of ascents.
1 When the Lord restored the fortunes ofa Zion,
we were like those 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.”
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.
and we are filled with joy.
4 Restore our fortunes,cLord,
like streams in the Negev.
like streams in the Negev.
5 Those who sow with tears
will reap with songs of joy.
will reap with songs of joy.
6 Those who go out weeping,
carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with them.
carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with them.