Septuagint Bible w/ Apocrypha LXX
New International Version NIV
1 When the Lord turned the captivity of Sion, we became as comforted ones.
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When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed.
2 Then was our mouth filled with joy, and our tongue with exultation: then would they say among the Gentiles,
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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 great things among them. The Lord has done great things for us, we became joyful.
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The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
4 Turn, O Lord, our captivity, as the steams in the south.
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Restore our fortunes,LORD, like streams in the Negev.
5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
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Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.
6 They went on and wept as they cast their seeds; but they shall surely come with exultation, bringing their sheaves with them.
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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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