New American Standard Bible 1995 NASB95
English Standard Version ESV
1 When the LORD brought back the captive ones of Zion, We were like those who dream.
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When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.
2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter And our tongue with joyful shouting; Then they said among the nations, "The LORD has 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 has done great things for us; We are glad.
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The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad.
4 Restore 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 Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting.
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Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!
6 He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of seed, Shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, 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.