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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, we were like those who dreamed.
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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Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.”
3 The LORD hath done great things for us, whereof we are glad.
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The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
4 Turn back our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the South.
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Restore our fortunes,LORD, like streams in the Negev.
5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
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Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.
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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Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.
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