Chapter 126

A Song of Ascents.

¹When Yahweh brought back those who returned to Zion,

We were like those who dream.

²Then our mouth was filled with laughter,

And our tongue with singing.

Then they said among the nations,

“Yahweh has done great things for them.”

³Yahweh has done great things for us,

And we are glad.

⁴Restore our fortunes again, Yahweh,

Like the streams in the Negev.

⁵Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.

⁶He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing,

Will assuredly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.