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

Cántico gradual. CUANDO Jehová hiciere tornar la cautividad de Sión, Seremos como los que sueñan.

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.”

Entonces nuestra boca se henchirá de risa, Y nuestra lengua de alabanza; Entonces dirán entre las gentes: Grandes cosas ha hecho Jehová con éstos.

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

Grandes cosas ha hecho Jehová con nosotros; Estaremos alegres.

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

Haz volver nuestra cautividad oh Jehová, Como los arroyos en el austro.

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

Los que sembraron con lágrimas, con regocijo segarán.

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.

Irá andando y llorando el que lleva la preciosa simiente; Mas volverá á venir con regocijo, trayendo sus gavillas.