1 W hen Yahweh brought back those who returned to Zion, we were like those who dream.

2 T hen our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “Yahweh has done great things for them.”

3 Y ahweh has done great things for us, and we are glad.

4 R estore our fortunes again, Yahweh, like the streams in the Negev.

5 T hose who sow in tears will reap in joy.

6 H e who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, will certainly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.