A Song of degrees.

1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.*126.1 turned…: Heb. returned the returning

2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.*126.2 hath…: Heb. hath magnified to do with them

3 The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

4 Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.*126.5 joy: or, singing

6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.*126.6 precious…: or, seed basket

1 'n BEDEVAARTSLIED.

Toe die Here die lot van Sion verander het, was ons soos die wat droom.

2 Toe is ons mond gevul met gelag en ons tong met gejubel; toe het hulle onder die heidene gesê: Die Here het groot dinge aan hierdie mense gedoen.

3 Die Here het groot dinge aan ons gedoen: ons was bly!

4 oHere, verander ons lot soos waterstrome in die Suidland.

5 Die wat met trane saai, sal met gejubel maai.

6 Hy loop aldeur en ween en dra die saadkoring; hy sal sekerlik kom met gejubel en sy gerwe dra.