Psalms 126

NEW JERUSALEM	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
1 [Song of Ascents] When Yahweh brought back Zion's captives we lived in a 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 our mouths fil ed with laughter, and our lips with song. Then the nations kept saying, 'What greatdeeds Yahweh has done 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 Yes, Yahweh did great deeds for us, and we were overjoyed.	3 Behold, the inheritance of the Lord is sons, the reward is the fruit of the womb.
4 Bring back, Yahweh, our people from captivity like torrents in the Negeb!	4 Like arrows in the hand of the powerful, so are the sons of those who have been cast out.
5 Those who sow in tears sing as they reap.	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 went off, went off weeping, carrying the seed. He comes back, comes back singing, bringing inhis sheaves.