Good News Translation GNT
New International Version NIV
1 When the Lord brought us back to Jerusalem, it was like a dream!
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When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed.
2 How we laughed, how we sang for joy! Then the other nations said about us, "The Lord did 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 Indeed he did great things for us; how happy we were!
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The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
4 Lord, make us prosperous again, just as the rain brings water back to dry riverbeds.
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Restore our fortunes,LORD, like streams in the Negev.
5 Let those who wept as they planted their crops, gather the harvest with joy!
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Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.
6 Those who wept as they went out carrying the seed will come back singing for joy, as they bring in the harvest.
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Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.
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