Psalm 126

1 When the LORD brought back Zion’s exiles, ^{a126:1 Or fortunes} we were like dreamers. ^{b126:1 So MT; LXX DSS11QPsa read were restored}ISV — Psalm 126:1

2 Then our mouths were filled with laughter, and our tongues formed joyful shouts. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”ISV — Psalm 126:2

3 The great things that the LORD has done for us gladden us.ISV — Psalm 126:3

4 Restore our exiles, ^{c126:4 Or fortunes} LORD, like the streams of the Negev. ^{d126:4 i.e. the southern regions of the Sinai peninsula; cf. Josh 10:40}ISV — Psalm 126:4

5 Those who weep while they plant will sing for joy while they harvest.ISV — Psalm 126:5

6 The one who goes out weeping, ^{e126:6 So MT and DSS 11QPs (corrected); LXX DSS 11QPs (original) read out and weeps} carrying a bag of seeds, will surely return with a joyful song, bearing sheaves from his harvest. ^{f126:6 The Heb. lacks harvest}ISV — Psalm 126:6