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

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

2 T hen was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with rejoicing: then said they among the nations, Jehovah hath 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 J ehovah hath done great things for us; we are joyful.

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

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

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

5 T hey that sow in tears shall reap with rejoicing:

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 H e goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for scattering; he cometh again with rejoicing, bearing his sheaves.

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