Psalms 126

NEW JERUSALEM	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 [Song of Ascents] When Yahweh brought back Zion's captives we lived in a dream;	1 A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, then we thought we were dreaming.
2 then our mouths fil ed with laughter, and our lips with song. Then the nations kept saying, 'What greatdeeds Yahweh has done for them!'	2 Our mouths were filled with laughter; our tongues sang for joy. Then it was said among the nations, "The LORD had done great things for them."
3 Yes, Yahweh did great deeds for us, and we were overjoyed.	3 The LORD has done great things for us; Oh, how happy we were!
4 Bring back, Yahweh, our people from captivity like torrents in the Negeb!	4 Restore again our fortunes, LORD, like the dry stream beds of the Negeb.
5 Those who sow in tears sing as they reap.	5 Those who sow in tears will reap with cries of joy.
6 He went off, went off weeping, carrying the seed. He comes back, comes back singing, bringing inhis sheaves.	6 Those who go forth weeping, carrying sacks of seed, Will return with cries of joy, carrying their bundled sheaves.