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1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed.
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When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.
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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Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts 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 filled with joy.
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The Lord has done great things for us, and we rejoiced.
4 Restore our fortunes,LORD, like streams in the Negev.
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Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like the watercourses in the Negeb.
5 Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.
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May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy.
6 Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.
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Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, carrying their sheaves.
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