126 When the Lord turned us round,
so that we enjoyed a good life in Zion again,
we thought that we were dreaming!
2 At that time, we laughed a lot.
We shouted because we were so happy!
People in other countries said to each other,
‘The Lord has done great things for them!’
3 Yes, the Lord has done great things for us.
So we are very happy.
4 Lord , please bless us like before.
That will be like streams of water that return to the desert. [ b ]
5 When people went out to plant their seeds,
they were crying.
But they will be happy when they bring in the harvest!
6 People were weeping when they took their bags of seeds to plant. [ c ]
But when they carry their crops back home,
they will shout because they are so happy! [ d ]
126 It will be like a dream
when the Lord comes back with the captives of Zion. [ a ]
2 We will laugh and sing happy songs!
Then the other nations will say,
“The Lord did a great thing for Zion!”
3 Yes, we will be happy
because the Lord did a great thing for us.
4 So, Lord , bring back the good times,
like a desert stream filled again with flowing water.
5 Then those who were sad when they planted
will be happy when they gather the harvest!
6 Those who cried as they carried the seeds [ b ]
will be happy when they bring in the crops!
126 When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
2 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.
3 The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
4 Turn again our captivity, O Lord , as the streams in the south.
5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
126 When the Lord ( A ) brought back [ a ] the captives of Zion,
We were ( B ) like those who dream.
2 Then our ( C ) mouth was filled with laughter
And our ( D ) tongue with joyful shouting;
Then they said among the nations,
“The Lord has ( E ) done great things for them.”
3 The Lord has done great things for us;
We are ( F ) joyful.
4 Restore our fortunes, Lord ,
As the [ b ] ( G ) streams in the [ c ] South.
5 Those who sow in ( H ) tears shall harvest with ( I ) joyful shouting.
6 One who goes here and there weeping, carrying his bag of seed,
Shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him .
1 When the Lord restored ( A ) the fortunes of [ a ] Zion,
we were like those who dreamed. [ b ]
2 Our mouths were filled with laughter, ( B )
our tongues with songs of joy. ( C )
Then it was said among the nations,
“The Lord has done great things ( D ) for them.”
3 The Lord has done great things ( E ) for us,
and we are filled with joy. ( F )
