Psalms 126

KING JAMES BIBLE	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.	1 A Canticle in steps: of Solomon. Unless the Lord has built the house, those who build it have labored in vain. Unless the Lord has guarded the city, he who guards it watches in vain.
2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.	2 It is in vain that you rise before daylight, that you rise up after you have sat down, you who chew the bread of sorrow. Whereas, to his beloved, he will give sleep.
3 The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.	3 Behold, the inheritance of the Lord is sons, the reward is the fruit of the womb.
4 Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.	4 Like arrows in the hand of the powerful, so are the sons of those who have been cast out.
5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.	5 Blessed is the man who has filled his desire from these things. He will not be confounded when he speaks to his enemies at the gate.
6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.