1 When the LORD restored the captives of Zion,1
we were like dreamers.2
1 Or brought back the captives to Zion; or restored the fortunes of Zion
2 Or like those restored to health
2 Then our mouths were filled with laughter,
our tongues with shouts of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
“The LORD has done great things for them.”
3 The LORD has done great things for us;
we are filled with joy.
4 Restore our captives,1
O LORD,
like streams in the Negev.
1 Or Restore our fortunes
5 Those who sow in tears
will reap with shouts of joy.
6 He who goes out weeping,
bearing a trail of seed,
will surely return with shouts of joy,
carrying sheaves of grain.