Psalm 126

A Song of degrees.

1When the Lord turned…: Heb. returned the returningturned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

2Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hathhas…: Heb. hathhas magnified to do with themhathhas done great things for them.

3The Lord hathhas done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

4Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams in the south.

5They that sow in tears shall reap in joy: or, singingjoy.

6He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious…: or, seed basketprecious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.