1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.*turned…: Heb. returned the returning

2 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.†hath…: Heb. hath magnified to do with them

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

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

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.‡joy: or, singing

6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.§precious…: or, seed basket