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1 A Song of Ascents. When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like those who 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 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."
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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 has done great things for us, And 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 Bring back 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 Those who 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 who continually goes forth weeping, Bearing seed for sowing, 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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| Scripture taken from the New King James Version. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (New King James Version) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
