Psalms 126

CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
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.	1 A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, then we thought we were dreaming.
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.	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 Behold, the inheritance of the Lord is sons, the reward is the fruit of the womb.	3 The LORD has done great things for us; Oh, how happy we were!
4 Like arrows in the hand of the powerful, so are the sons of those who have been cast out.	4 Restore again our fortunes, LORD, like the dry stream beds of the Negeb.
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.	5 Those who sow in tears will reap with cries of joy.
	6 Those who go forth weeping, carrying sacks of seed, Will return with cries of joy, carrying their bundled sheaves.