1 W hen the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like those who dream.

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

2 T hen our mouth was filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing. Then they 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.

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

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

4 B ring back our captivity, O Lord, As the streams in the South.

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

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

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 H e who continually goes forth weeping, Bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, Bringing his sheaves with him.

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