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