Psalm 126 | King James Version

1 A Song of degrees. 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 .

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New International Reader’s Version

A song for those who go up to Jerusalem to worship the Lord.

1 Our enemies took us away from Zion. But when the LORD brought us home, it seemed like a dream to us.

2 Our mouths were filled with laughter. Our tongues sang with joy. Then the people of other nations said, ‘The LORD has done great things for them.’

3 The LORD has done great things for us. And we are filled with joy.

4 LORD, bless us with great success again, as rain makes streams flow in the Negev Desert.

5 Those who cry as they plant their crops will sing with joy when they gather them in.

6 Those who go out weeping as they carry seeds to plant will come back singing with joy. They will bring the new crop back with them.

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