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1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed.
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When the LORD turned again 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 singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD 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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The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
4 Restore our fortunes,LORD, like streams in the Negev.
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Turn again our captivity, O LORD, 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 in joy.
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 that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
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