The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
New International Version NIV
1 A song of ascents: When ADONAI restored Tziyon's fortunes, we thought we were dreaming.
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When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed.
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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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 ADONAI did do great things with us; and we are overjoyed.
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The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
4 Return our people from exile, ADONAI, as streams fill vadis in the Negev.
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Restore our fortunes,LORD, like streams in the Negev.
5 Those who sow in tears will reap with cries of joy.
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Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of 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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Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.
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