Psa 126 | NIV | STEP | A song of ascents. When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed.

Psalms 126

A song of ascents.

1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of ^{▼▼Or Lord brought back the captives to} Zion,
we were like those who dreamed. ^{▼▼Or those restored to health}
2 Our mouths were filled with laughter,
our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
‘The Lord has done great things for them.’
3 The Lord has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy.
4 Restore our fortunes, ^{▼▼Or Bring back our captives} Lord,
like streams in the Negev.
5 Those who sow with tears
will reap with songs of joy.
6 Those who go out weeping,
carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with them.