1 PSALM 126 Thanksgiving for Return from Captivity. A Song of Ascents. When the Lbrought back the captives to Zion (Jerusalem),We were like those who dream [it seemed so unreal].
2 Then our mouth was filled with laughterAnd our tongue with joyful shouting;Then they said among the nations,“The Lhas done great things for them.”
3 The Lhas done great things for us;We are glad!
4 Restore ourI.e. the remaining exiles.captivity, O L,As the stream-beds in the South (the Negev) [are restored by torrents of rain].
5 They who sow in tears shall reap with joyful singing.
6 He 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.