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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 dreamed.
2 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. ”
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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 The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad.
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The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
4 Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like streams in the Negeb!
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Restore our fortunes,LORD, like streams in the Negev.
5 Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!
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Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.
6 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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Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.
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