Psalms
The fifth book of Psalms, song 126, New English Translation
Psalm 126
A song of ascents. 1 When the L
ORD restored the well-being of Zion, we thought we were dreaming.
2 At that time we laughed loudly and shouted for joy. At that time the nations said, "The L
ORD has accomplished great things for these people."
3 The L
ORD did indeed accomplish great things for us. We were happy.
4 O L
ORD, restore our well-being, just as the streams in the arid south are replenished.
5 Those who shed tears as they plant will shout for joy when they reap the harvest.
6 The one who weeps as he walks along, carrying his bag of seed, will certainly come in with a shout of joy, carrying his sheaves of grain.