Psalm 126
When the Lord turned again the fortunes of Zion
: then were we like men restored to life.
Then was our mouth filled with laughter
: and our tongue with singing.
Then said they among the heathen
: ‘The Lord has done great things for them.’
Truly the Lord has done great things for us
: and therefore we rejoiced.
Turn again our fortunes, O Lord
: as the streams return to the dry south.
Those that sow in tears
: shall reap with songs of joy.
He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed
: shall come again in gladness, bringing his sheaves with him.