The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
King James Version KJV
1 A song of ascents: When ADONAI restored Tziyon's fortunes, we thought we were dreaming.
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When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
2 Our mouths were full of laughter, and our tongues shouted for joy. Among the nations it was said, "ADONAI has 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 heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.
3 ADONAI did do great things with us; and we are overjoyed.
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The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
4 Return our people from exile, ADONAI, as streams fill vadis in the Negev.
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Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.
5 Those who sow in tears will reap with cries of joy.
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They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
6 He who goes out weeping as he carries his sack of seed will come home with cries of joy as he carries his sheaves of grain.
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He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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