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1 When the Lord restored the fortunes 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 Our mouths were filled with laughter then, and our tongues with shouts of joy. 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 had done great things for us; we were joyful.
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3 The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
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4 Restore our fortunes, Lord, like watercourses in the Negev.
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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 will reap with shouts of joy.
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5 Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.
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6 Though one goes along weeping, carrying the bag of seed, he will surely come back with shouts of joy, carrying his sheaves.
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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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