1 W hen the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

¶ When the LORD shall turn again the captivity of Zion, we shall be like those that dream.

2 T hen 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.

Then our mouth shall be filled with laughter and our tongue with singing; then they shall say among the Gentiles, The LORD has done great things with them.

3 T he Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

The LORD has done great things with us, of which we shall be glad.

4 T urn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams in the south.

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

5 T hey that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

Those that sow with tears shall reap with joy.

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

He that goes forth and weeps, bearing the precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.