New King James Version NKJV
King James Version KJV
1 A Song of Ascents. When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like those who dream.
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When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing. Then they 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 glad.
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The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
4 Bring back our captivity, O Lord, As the streams in the South.
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Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.
5 Those who sow in tears Shall reap in joy.
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They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
6 He who continually goes forth weeping, Bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, Bringing his sheaves with him.
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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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