The Tanakh · JPS 1917 Translation

Psalms 126

Jewish Publication Society 1917 · Ketuvim — the Writings

Psalms chapter 126 — part of the Ketuvim — the Writings in the Jewish Bible. In the classic JPS 1917 translation it opens: “A Song of Ascents. When HaShem brought back those that returned to Zion, we were like unto them that dream.” — the complete text of all 6 verses is below, free to read online.

1A Song of Ascents. When HaShem brought back those that returned to Zion, we were like unto them that dream.

2Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing; then said they among the nations: 'The HaShem hath done great things with these.'

3HaShem hath done great things with us; we are rejoiced.

4Turn our captivity, O HaShem, as the streams in the dry land.

5They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6Though he goeth on his way weeping that beareth the measure of seed, he shall come home with joy, bearing his sheaves.

6 verses · JPS 1917 (public domain)

‹ Psalms 125 Psalms 127 ›

Read, search & bookmark — free

This text opens instantly in the FourFaiths reader, with full-text search across every book, bookmarks saved in your browser, reading plans and a verse of the day. No account, no tracking — everything runs locally in your browser.

Open in the Tanakh reader →