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1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.
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When the LORD changed Zion's circumstances for the better, it was like we had been dreaming.
2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then it was said among the nations, "The Lord has done great things 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 The Lord has done great things for us, and we rejoiced.
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Yes, the LORD has done great things for us, and we are overjoyed.
4 Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like the watercourses in the Negeb.
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LORD, change our circumstances for the better, like dry streams in the desert waste!
5 May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy.
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Let those who plant with tears reap the harvest with joyful shouts.
6 Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, carrying their sheaves.
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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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