American Standard Version ASV
American Standard Version ASV
1 When Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion, We were like unto them that dream.
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When Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion, We were like unto them that dream.
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.
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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.
3 Jehovah hath done great things for us, [Whereof] we are glad.
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Jehovah hath done great things for us, [Whereof] we are glad.
4 Turn again our captivity, O Jehovah, As the streams in the South.
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Turn again our captivity, O Jehovah, As the streams in the South.
5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
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They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves [with him].
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He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves [with him].
The American Standard Version is in the public domain.
The American Standard Version is in the public domain.