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1 When the LORD brought back his exiles to Jerusalem, it was like a dream!
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When the LORD changed Zion's circumstances for the better, it was like we had been dreaming.
2 We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, “What amazing things the LORD has done for them.”
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Our mouths were suddenly filled with laughter; our tongues were filled with joyful shouts. It was even said, at that time, among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them!"
3 Yes, the LORD has done amazing things for us! What joy!
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Yes, the LORD has done great things for us, and we are overjoyed.
4 Restore our fortunes, LORD, as streams renew the desert.
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LORD, change our circumstances for the better, like dry streams in the desert waste!
5 Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy.
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Let those who plant with tears reap the harvest with joyful shouts.
6 They weep as they go to plant their seed, but they sing as they return with the harvest.
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Let those who go out, crying and carrying their seed, come home with joyful shouts, carrying bales of grain!
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