We Were Like Those Who Dream
A Song of Ascents.
126 1 When our Father restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. 2 Then our mouths were filled with laughter, and our tongues with shouts of joy; then it was said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them." 3 Our Father has done great things for us; we are filled with gladness.
4 Restore our fortunes, our Father, like the streams in the Negev. a a v4 The Negev is the dry southern desert of Israel, where empty streambeds flood suddenly with water after the rains — a picture of fortunes reversed in an instant. 5 Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy. 6 Whoever goes out weeping, carrying the bag of seed to sow, will surely come home with shouts of joy, carrying bundles of grain.