CXXVI. Book V. Thanksgiving for Return from Captivity. 1909-14. The Book of Psalms. The Harvard Classics

The Book of Psalms.
The Harvard Classics. 1909–14.

Book V

CXXVI

Thanksgiving for Return from Captivity

A Song of Ascents.


[1]	WHEN Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion, We were like unto them that dream.
[2]	Then was our mouth filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing: Then said they among the nations, Jehovah hath done great things for them.
[3]	Jehovah hath done great things for us, Whereof we are glad.
[4]	Turn again our captivity, O Jehovah, As the streams in the South.
[5]	They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
[6]	He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing 1 seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves with him.

Note 1. Or, bearing the measure of seed. [back]