Third Millennium Bible TMB
GOD'S WORD Translation GW
1 <<A song of degrees.>> When the LORD returned the captives to Zion, we were like them that dream.
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When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, it was as if we were dreaming.
2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then said they among the heathen, "The LORD hath 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 hath done great things for us, whereof we are glad.
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The LORD has done spectacular things for us. We are overjoyed.
4 Turn back our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the South.
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Restore our fortunes, O LORD, as you restore streams [to dry riverbeds] in the Negev.
5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
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Those who cry while they plant will joyfully sing while they harvest.
6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, 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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