GOD'S WORD Translation GW
New International Version NIV
1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, it was as if we were dreaming.
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When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed.
2 Then our mouths were filled with laughter and our tongues with joyful songs. Then the nations said, "The LORD has done spectacular 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 spectacular things for us. We are overjoyed.
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The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
4 Restore our fortunes, O LORD, as you restore streams [to dry riverbeds] in the Negev.
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Restore our fortunes,LORD, like streams in the Negev.
5 Those who cry while they plant will joyfully sing while they harvest.
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Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.
6 The person who goes out weeping, carrying his bag of seed, will come home singing, carrying his bundles 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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