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Psalms 126

1 When Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion, We were like unto them that dream.

1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed.

2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing: Then said they among the nations, Jehovah hath done great things for them.

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.”

3 Jehovah hath done great things for us, [Whereof] we are glad.

3 The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.

4 Turn again our captivity, O Jehovah, As the streams in the South.

4 Restore our fortunes,LORD, like streams in the Negev.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

5 Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.

6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves [with him].

6 Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.

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