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

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

2 T hen 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.

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

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

4 T urn 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 hey that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 H e that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing 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.