Hebrew Names Version HNV
American Standard Version ASV
1 <<A Ma`alot Song.>> When the LORD brought back those who returned to Tziyon, We were like those who dream.
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When Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion, We were like unto them that dream.
2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing. Then said they among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them."
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Then was our mouth filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing: Then said they among the nations, Jehovah hath done great things for them.
3 The LORD has done great things for us, And we are glad.
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Jehovah hath done great things for us, [Whereof] we are glad.
4 Restore our fortunes again, LORD, Like the streams in the Negev.
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Turn again our captivity, O Jehovah, As the streams in the South.
5 Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.
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They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, Will assuredly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.
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He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves [with him].
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