Psalm 126-128 New King James Version (NKJV)
A Joyful Return to Zion
A Song of Ascents.

126 When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion,
We were like those who dream.
2
Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
And our tongue with singing.
Then they said among the nations,
“The Lord has done great things for them.”
3
The Lord has done great things for us,
And we are glad.

4
Bring back our captivity, O Lord,
As the streams in the South.

5
Those who sow in tears
Shall reap in joy.
6
He who continually goes forth weeping,
Bearing seed for sowing,
Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing,
Bringing his sheaves with him.
Laboring and Prospering with the Lord
A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon.

127 Unless the Lord builds the house,
They labor in vain who build it;
Unless the Lord guards the city,
The watchman stays awake in vain.
2
It is vain for you to rise up early,
To sit up late,
To eat the bread of sorrows;
For so He gives His beloved sleep.

3
Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,
The fruit of the womb is a reward.
4
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior,
So are the children of one’s youth.
5
Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them;
They shall not be ashamed,
But shall speak with their enemies in the gate.
Blessings of Those Who Fear the Lord
A Song of Ascents.

128 Blessed is every one who fears the Lord,
Who walks in His ways.

2
When you eat the labor of your hands,
You shall be happy, and it shall be well with you.
3
Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine
In the very heart of your house,
Your children like olive plants
All around your table.
4
Behold, thus shall the man be blessed
Who fears the Lord.

5
The Lord bless you out of Zion,
And may you see the good of Jerusalem
All the days of your life.
6
Yes, may you see your children’s children.

Peace be upon Israel!