The Book of Psalms

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- Chapter 126 -

The captives of Zion restored

A Canticle in steps. When the Lord turned back the captivity of Zion, we became like those who are consoled.

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.”

The Lord has done great things for us. We have become joyful.

Convert our captivity, O Lord, like a torrent in the south.

Those who sow in tears shall reap in exultation.

When departing, they went forth and wept, sowing their seeds.

But when returning, they will arrive with exultation, carrying their sheaves.

The captives of Zion restored

When the LORD brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.

Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”

The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad.

Restore our fortunes again, LORD, like the streams in the Negev.

Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.

He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.