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1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream .
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1 When the LORD brought back the captives to Zion, we were like men who dreamed.
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2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.
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2 Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them."
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3 The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
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3 The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
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4 Turn again our captivity , O LORD, as the streams in the south.
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4 Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like streams in the Negev.
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5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
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5 Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.
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6 He that goeth forth and weepeth , bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
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6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him.
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