Psalm 126

A song of ascents.

1 When the Lord restoredi the fortunes ofa Zion,

we were like those who dreamed.b

2 Our mouths were filled with laughter,j

our tongues with songs of joy.k

Then it was said among the nations,

“The Lord has done great thingsl for them.”

3 The Lord has done great thingsm for us,

and we are filled with joy.n

4 Restore our fortunes,c o Lord,

like streams in the Negev.p

5 Those who sow with tearsq

will reapr with songs of joy.s

6 Those who go out weeping,t

carrying seed to sow,

will return with songs of joy,

carrying sheaves with them.