1 A song of the ascents. When Jehovah turneth the turning of Zion, we shall be like dreamers.
2 Then will be filled our mouth with laughter, and our tongue with rejoicing; then shall they say among the nations, Jehovah will have done great things to (with) them.
3 Jehovah will have done great things with us: we shall be joyful.
4 Turn, Jehovah, our turning as streams in the south.
5 Those that sow with tears shall reap with joyful song.
6 Surely (going) he goeth and weepeth, bearing a load of the seed; surely (coming) he shall come with joyful song, bearing his sheaves.
Notes on Psalm 126
“A song of the ascents.” The return of Zion becomes the pledge and cry for the return of Israel, and the blessed Sower in sorrow shall yet reap in joy.