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1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
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When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.
2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.
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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. ”
3 The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
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The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad.
4 Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.
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Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like streams in the Negeb!
5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
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Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!
6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
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He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.