Psalms, Chapter 126
This is Psalms, chapter 126, a sacred text in the Judaism tradition. You can read it here verse by verse for free, listen to it read aloud, and follow cross-references that connect its themes to other traditions.
A song of ascents.When GOD restores the fortunes of Zion—we see it as in a dreamawe see it as in a dream Lit. “we are veritable dreamers.”—
our mouths shall be filled with laughter,our tongues, with songs of joy.Then shall they say among the nations,“GOD has done great things for them!”
GOD will do great things for usand we shall rejoice.
Restore our fortunes, O ETERNAL One,like watercourses in the Negeb.
They who sow in tearsshall reap with songs of joy.
One who goes along weeping,carrying the seed-bag,shall come back with songs of joy,carrying the sheaves.