1 A Song of the Ascents. In Jehovah's turning back the captivity of Zion, We have been as dreamers.

When Jehovah brought back those that returned to Zion, We were like unto them that dream.

2 T hen filled laughter is our mouth, And our tongue singing, Then do they say among nations, `Jehovah did great things with these.'

Then was our mouth filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing: Then said they among the nations, Jehovah hath done great things for them.

3 J ehovah did great things with us, We have been joyful.

Jehovah hath done great things for us, Whereof we are glad.

4 T urn again, O Jehovah, our captivity, As streams in the south.

Turn again our captivity, O Jehovah, As the streams in the South.

5 T hose sowing in tears, with singing do reap,

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 W hoso goeth on and weepeth, Bearing the basket of seed, Surely cometh in with singing, bearing his sheaves!

He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves with him.