Psalms 125

CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN	KING JAMES BIBLE
1 A Canticle in steps. When the Lord turned back the captivity of Zion, we became like those who are consoled.	1 They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.
2 Then our mouth was filled with gladness and our tongue with exultation. Then they will say among the nations: “The Lord has done great things for them.”	2 As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.
3 The Lord has done great things for us. We have become joyful.	3 For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest the righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity.
4 Convert our captivity, O Lord, like a torrent in the south.	4 Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in their hearts.
5 Those who sow in tears shall reap in exultation.	5 As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel.
6 When departing, they went forth and wept, sowing their seeds.
7 But when returning, they will arrive with exultation, carrying their sheaves.