Psalms
The Psalter is Israel’s hymnbook: lament, praise, thanksgiving, royal psalms, and wisdom. It trains the heart to speak to God in trouble and in joy, and it points ahead to the Messiah.
American Standard Version
Psalms 126
1A Song of Ascents. When Jehovah 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, Jehovah hath done great things for them. 3Jehovah hath done great things for us, [Whereof] we are glad. 4Turn again our captivity, O Jehovah, As the streams in the South. 5They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. 6He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves [with him].
American Standard Version (1901). Copyright expired. Public domain.