1 W hen the Lord brought back the captives to Zion, we were like those who dream.

When Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion, We were like unto them that dream.

2 T hen were our mouths filled with laughter, and our tongues with singing. 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 nations, Jehovah hath done great things for them.

3 T he Lord has done great things for us! We are glad!

Jehovah hath done great things for us, Whereof we are glad.

4 T urn to freedom our captivity and restore our fortunes, O Lord, as the streams in the South (the Negeb).

Turn again our captivity, O Jehovah, As the streams in the South.

5 T hey who sow in tears shall reap in joy and singing.

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 H e who goes forth bearing seed and weeping shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves with him.