GOD'S WORD Translation GW
New King James Version NKJV
1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, it was as if we were dreaming.
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A Song of Ascents. When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like those who dream.
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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Then our mouth was filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing. Then they 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 glad.
4 Restore our fortunes, O LORD, as you restore streams [to dry riverbeds] in the Negev.
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Bring back our captivity, O Lord, As the streams in the South.
5 Those who cry while they plant will joyfully sing while they harvest.
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Those who sow in tears Shall reap in 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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He who continually goes forth weeping, Bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, Bringing his sheaves with him.