Psalm 126

[1]   When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion,  

          we were like those who dream.  

[2]   Then our mouth was filled with laughter,  

          and our tongue with shouts 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 rejoiced.

[4]   Restore our fortunes, O LORD,  

          like the watercourses in the Negeb.  

[5]   May those who sow in tears  

          reap with shouts of joy.  

[6]   Those who go out weeping,  

          bearing the seed for sowing,  

     shall come home with shouts of joy,  

          carrying their sheaves.