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Holman Christian Standard Bible CSB
1 When Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion, We were like unto them that dream.
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When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who 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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Our mouths were filled with laughter then, and our tongues with shouts of joy. Then they said among the nations, "The Lord has done great things for them."
3 Jehovah hath done great things for us, [Whereof] we are glad.
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The Lord had done great things for us; we were joyful.
4 Turn again our captivity, O Jehovah, As the streams in the South.
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Restore our fortunes, Lord, like watercourses in the Negev.
5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
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Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of 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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Though one goes along weeping, carrying the bag of seed, he will surely come back with shouts of joy, carrying his sheaves.
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