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

When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

2 T hen 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.

Then 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.

3 T he LORD has done great things with us, of which we shall be glad.

The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

4 ¶ Turn 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 hose that sow with tears shall reap with joy.

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

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

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