Psalm 126 - Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter)

PSALM 126

¹ When Sion's bondage God turn'd back, as men that dream'd were we.

² Then fill'd with laughter was our mouth, our tongue with melody: They 'mong the heathen said, The Lord great things for them hath wrought.

³ The Lord hath done great things for us, whence joy to us is brought.

⁴ As streams of water in the south, our bondage, Lord, recall.

⁵ Who sow in tears, a reaping time of joy enjoy they shall.

⁶ That man who, bearing precious seed, in going forth doth mourn, He doubtless, bringing back his sheaves, rejoicing shall return.