Psalm 126 In convertendo

WHEN the LORD turned again the captivity of Sion, * then were we like unto them that dream.

²Then was our mouth filled with laughter, * and our tongue with joy.

³Then said they among the heathen, * The LORD hath done great things for them.

⁴Yea, the LORD hath done great things for us already; * whereof we rejoice.

⁵Turn our captivity, O LORD, * as the rivers in the south.

⁶They that sow in tears * shall reap in joy.

⁷He that now goeth on his way weeping, and beareth forth good seed, * shall doubtless come again with joy, and bring his sheaves with him.