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1 <<A Ma`alot Song.>> When the LORD brought back those who returned to Tziyon, We were like those who dream.
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When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed.
2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing. Then said they among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them."
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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.”
3 The LORD has done great things for us, And we are glad.
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The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
4 Restore our fortunes again, LORD, Like the streams in the Negev.
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Restore our fortunes,LORD, like streams in the Negev.
5 Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.
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Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.
6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, Will assuredly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.
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Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.
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