1 W hen Jehovah turned 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 rejoicing: then said they among the nations, Jehovah 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 J ehovah hath done great things for us; we are joyful.

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

4 T urn our captivity, O Jehovah, 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 with rejoicing:

Those that sow with tears shall reap with joy.

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

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