Aa
A Joyful Return to Zion
A Song of Ascents.
1When the Lord brought back 126:1 Those of the captivitythe captivity of Zion,
We were like those who dream.
2Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
And our tongue with singing.
Then they said among the 126:2 Gentilesnations,
“The Lord has done great things for them.”
3The Lord has done great things for us,
And we are glad.
4Bring back our captivity, O Lord,
As the streams in the South.
5Those who sow in tears
Shall reap in joy.
6He who continually goes 126:6 to and froforth weeping,
Bearing 126:6 Lit. a bag of seed for sowingseed for sowing,
Shall doubtless come again 126:6 with shouts of joywith rejoicing,
Bringing his sheaves with him.