126:1 A song of ascents. ² 

When the Lord restored the well-being of Zion, ³ 

we thought we were dreaming. ⁴ 

126:2 At that time we laughed loudly

and shouted for joy. ⁵ 

At that time the nations said, ⁶ 

“The Lord has accomplished great things for these people.”

126:3 The Lord did indeed accomplish great things for us.

We were happy.

126:4 O Lord, restore our well-being,

just as the streams in the arid south are replenished. ⁷ 

126:5 Those who shed tears as they plant

will shout for joy when they reap the harvest. ⁸ 

126:6 The one who weeps as he walks along, carrying his bag ⁹  of seed,

will certainly come in with a shout of joy, carrying his sheaves of grain. ¹⁰