Psalm 126
This psalm is a song of joy and hope, recalling the overwhelming delight of the return from exile and expressing a prayer for future restoration and abundant blessings. It moves from past joy to future longing. It is prayed in moments of great joy and thanksgiving for answered prayers, when longing for renewed blessings, or when seeking restoration after hardship.
A Song of Ascents. When Yahweh brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.
1 A Song of Ascents. When Yahweh brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.
2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “Yahweh has done great things for them.”
3 Yahweh has done great things for us, and we are glad.
4 Restore our fortunes again, Yahweh, like the streams in the Negev.
5 Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.
6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.
Hebrew numbering, the one used in most Bibles and searches. In Catholic liturgy (Greek numbering) this psalm may appear one number lower between 10 and 147.