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When the LORD brought back the captives of Zion, We were like those who dream.

When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

Then our mouth was filled with laughter And our tongue with joyful shouting; Then they said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them."

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.

The LORD has done great things for us; We are joyful.

The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

Restore our fortunes, LORD, As the streams in the South.

Turn again our captivity, O Lord , as the streams in the south.

Those who sow in tears shall harvest with joyful shouting.

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

One who goes here and there weeping, carrying his bag of seed, Shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.

He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.