When the LORD brought back the captives of Zion, we were like those who dream.

When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

Then our mouths were filled with laughter, and our tongues with joyful songs. Then it was said among the nations, 'The LORD has done great things for them.'

Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.

The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad.

The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

Restore our fortunes, LORD, like streams in the Negev.

Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.

Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting.

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

The one who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will surely return with joyful shouting, carrying their sheaves.

He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.