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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 restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.
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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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 Yes, the LORD has done amazing things for us! What joy!
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The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad.
4 Restore our fortunes, LORD, as streams renew the desert.
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Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like streams in the Negeb!
5 Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy.
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Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!
6 They weep as they go to plant their seed, but they sing as they return with the harvest.
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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.
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