1 W hen the Lord brought back the captive ones of Zion, We were like those who dream.

2 T hen our mouth was filled with laughter And our tongue with joyful shouting; Then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.”

3 T he Lord has done great things for us; We are glad.

4 R estore our captivity, O Lord, As the streams in the South.

5 T hose who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting.

6 H e who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of seed, Shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.