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The Darby Translation DBY
1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed.
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{A Song of degrees.} When Jehovah turned the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
2 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.”
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Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with rejoicing: 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 filled with joy.
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Jehovah hath done great things for us; [and] we are joyful.
4 Restore our fortunes,LORD, like streams in the Negev.
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Turn our captivity, O Jehovah, as the streams in the south.
5 Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.
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They that sow in tears shall reap with rejoicing:
6 Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.
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He goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for scattering; he cometh again with rejoicing, bearing his sheaves.
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