Psalm 126-127

New International Version

¹ When the Lord restored^(A) the fortunes of^[a] Zion,
    we were like those who dreamed.^[b]
2 Our mouths were filled with laughter,^(B)
    our tongues with songs of joy.^(C)
Then it was said among the nations,
    “The Lord has done great things^(D) for them.”
³ The Lord has done great things^(E) for us,
    and we are filled with joy.^(F)

¹ Unless the Lord builds^(M) the house,
    the builders labor in vain.
Unless the Lord watches^(N) over the city,
    the guards stand watch in vain.
² In vain you rise early
    and stay up late,
toiling for food^(O) to eat—
    for he grants sleep^(P) to^[d] those he loves.^(Q)