126
A Song of degrees.
When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.* turned…: Heb. returned the returning
Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. hath…: Heb. hath magnified to do with them
The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
 
Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. joy: or, singing
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.§ precious…: or, seed basket

*126.1 turned…: Heb. returned the returning

126.2 hath…: Heb. hath magnified to do with them

126.5 joy: or, singing

§126.6 precious…: or, seed basket