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1 When the LORD changed Zion's circumstances for the better, it was like we had been dreaming.
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When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed.
2 Our mouths were suddenly filled with laughter; our tongues were filled with joyful shouts. It was even said, at that time, among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them!"
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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 Yes, the LORD has done great things for us, and we are overjoyed.
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The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
4 LORD, change our circumstances for the better, like dry streams in the desert waste!
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Restore our fortunes,LORD, like streams in the Negev.
5 Let those who plant with tears reap the harvest with joyful shouts.
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Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.
6 Let those who go out, crying and carrying their seed, come home with joyful shouts, carrying bales of grain!
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Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.
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