Psalms 126

1A song of ascents.When GOD restores the fortunes of Zion—we see it as in a dream—

2our mouths shall be filled with laughter,our tongues, with songs of joy.Then shall they say among the nations,“GOD has done great things for them!”

3GOD will do great things for usand we shall rejoice.

4Restore our fortunes, O ETERNAL One,like watercourses in the Negeb.

5They who sow in tearsshall reap with songs of joy.

6One who goes along weeping,carrying the seed-bag,shall come back with songs of joy,carrying the sheaves.