Psalm 126

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When God brought captives back to Zi’n
Like those we were who dream.
Our mouths were filled with laughter fine,
Our tongues with songs did teem.

‘For them the Lord has done great things’
Was in the nations said.
For us the Lord has done great things,
And we are overjoyed.

O Lord our fortunes now restore,

Like streams the South that sweep.
Those who in tears sowed seed before,
With songs of joy will reap.

The one who weeps as he goes out,
The seed to sow they bear,
Will come again with joyful shout,
With them their sheaves they bear.