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

When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like those who dream.

2 T hen was our mouth filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing: Then said they among the nations, Jehovah hath done great things for them.

Then our mouth was filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.”

3 J ehovah hath done great things for us, Whereof we are glad.

The Lord has done great things for us, And we are glad.

4 T urn again our captivity, O Jehovah, As the streams in the South.

Bring back our captivity, O Lord, As the streams in the South.

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

Those who sow in tears Shall reap in joy.

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

He who continually goes forth weeping, Bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, Bringing his sheaves with him.