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1 When Yahweh restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like dreamers.
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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 rejoicing. Then they said among the nations, "Yahweh has done great [things] for these [people]."
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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 Yahweh has done great [things] for us; we are glad.
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The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
4 Restore, O Yahweh, our fortunes like the streams in the Negeb.
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Restore our fortunes,LORD, like streams in the Negev.
5 Those who sow with tears shall reap with rejoicing.
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Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.
6 He who diligently goes [out] with weeping, carrying the seed bag, shall certainly come [in] with rejoicing, 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.