A Song of Degrees

1 When bring back did Jehovah the captivity of Zion, We were like those that dream.

2 Now filled with laughter shall be our mouth, And our tongue with exultation: Now shall they say among the heathen, "Great things Jehovah hath done for them."

3 Great things Jehovah hath done for us, Whereof we have been made glad.

4 Bring back, O Jehovah! our captivity, As rivers in the South.

5 They who sow in tears In exultation shall reap.

6 Going forth, he shall go and weep, Carrying the price of the seed: Returning he shall return with exultation, Bearing his sheaves.