Revised Standard Version RSV
GOD'S WORD Translation GW
1 A Song of Ascents. When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.
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When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, it was as if we were dreaming.
2 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."
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Then our mouths were filled with laughter and our tongues with joyful songs. Then the nations said, "The LORD has done spectacular things for them."
3 The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad.
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The LORD has done spectacular things for us. We are overjoyed.
4 Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like the watercourses in the Negeb!
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Restore our fortunes, O LORD, as you restore streams [to dry riverbeds] in the Negev.
5 May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy!
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Those who cry while they plant will joyfully sing while they harvest.
6 He that goes forth weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.
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The person who goes out weeping, carrying his bag of seed, will come home singing, carrying his bundles of grain.
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