Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible RHE
New Living Translation NLT
1 (125-1) <A gradual canticle.> When the Lord brought back the captivity of Sion, we became like men comforted.
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When the LORD brought back his exiles to Jerusalem, it was like a dream!
2 (125-2) Then was our mouth filled with gladness; and our tongue with joy. Then shall they say among the Gentiles: The Lord hath done great things for them.
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We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, “What amazing things the LORD has done for them.”
3 (125-3) The Lord hath done great things for us: we are become joyful.
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Yes, the LORD has done amazing things for us! What joy!
4 (125-4) Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as a stream in the south.
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Restore our fortunes, LORD, as streams renew the desert.
5 (125-5) They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
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Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy.
6 (125-6) Going they went and wept, casting their seeds. (125-7) But coming they shall come with joyfulness, carrying their sheaves.
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They weep as they go to plant their seed, but they sing as they return with the harvest.
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