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1 <> When the LORD returned the captives to 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 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 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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| Third Millennium Bible (TMB), New Authorized Version, Copyright 1998 by Deuel Enterprises, Inc., Gary, SD 57237. All rights reserved. (Third Millennium Bible Online) |
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