Psalm 126. In convertendo.

1. When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, *
   then were we like those who dream.
2. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, *
   and our tongue with shouts of joy.
3. Then they said among the nations, *
   The Lord has done great things for them.
4. The Lord has done great things for us, *
   and we are glad indeed.
5. Restore our fortunes, O Lord, *
   like the watercourses of the Negev.
6. Those who sowed with tears *
   will reap with songs of joy.
7. Those who go out weeping, carrying the seed, *
   will come again with joy, shouldering their sheaves.