Holman Christian Standard Bible CSB
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1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.
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When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.
2 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."
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Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them. ”
3 The Lord had done great things for us; we were joyful.
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The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad.
4 Restore our fortunes, Lord, like watercourses in the Negev.
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Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like streams in the Negeb!
5 Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.
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Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!
6 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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He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.
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