1 When Jehovah brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.
2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, Jehovah has done great things for them.
3 Jehovah has done great things for us. We are glad.
4 Turn again our captivity, O Jehovah, as the streams in the South.
5 Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.
6 He who goes forth and weeps, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves.
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Its closing image, sowing in tears but reaping in joy, gives Psalms 126:5 its lasting resonance and anticipates the New Testament encouragement of Galatians 6:9 not to grow weary in doing good. Read next in Psalms 127, which turns from harvest to household.
