1 I t was like a dream when the Lord brought back to Zion those who had been held in another land.

2 T hen we laughed with our mouths, and we sang with our tongues. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.”

3 T he Lord has done great things for us and we are glad.

4 B ring back our people, O Lord, like the rivers in the South.

5 T hose who plant with tears will gather fruit with songs of joy.

6 H e who goes out crying as he carries his bag of seed will return with songs of joy as he brings much grain with him.