6th Day Evening - Psalm 126

Psalm 126   In convertendo

 

1            When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, *

        then were we like those who dream.

 

2            Then was our mouth filled with laughter, *

        and our tongue with shouts of joy.

 

3            Then they said among the nations, *

        “The Lord has done great things for them.”

 

4            The Lord has done great things for us, *

        and we are glad indeed.

 

5            Restore our fortunes, O Lord, *

        like the watercourses of the Negev.

 

6            Those who sowed with tears *

        will reap with songs of joy.

 

7            Those who go out weeping, carrying the seed, *

        will come again with joy, shouldering their sheaves.