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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 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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Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts 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 rejoiced.
4 Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like streams in the Negeb!
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Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like the watercourses in the Negeb.
5 Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!
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May those who sow in tears reap with shouts 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, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, carrying their sheaves.
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