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1 When the LORD brought back the captive ones 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 joyful shouting ; 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; 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 Restore 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 with joyful shouting.
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5 Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.
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6 He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of seed, Shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, 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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