PSALM 126 [†] When the LORD  s restored the fortunes of Zion,

we were like those who  t dream.

2[†] Then our  u mouth was filled with laughter,

and our tongue with shouts of joy;

then they said among the nations,

 v “The LORD has done great things for them.”

3 The LORD has done great things for us;

we are glad.

4[†] Restore our fortunes, O LORD,

like streams in the Negeb!

5  w Those who sow in tears

shall reap with shouts of joy!

6 He who goes out weeping,

bearing the seed for sowing,

shall come home with shouts of joy,

bringing his sheaves with him.

A Song of  m Ascents. Of Solomon.