1 When the LORD brought back the captives of Zion, we were as people dreaming.
2 Then our mouth was full of laughter and our tongue of joyful song; then it was said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for these people."
3 The LORD has done great things for us; we were full of joy.
4 LORD, restore our fortunes like the streambeds of the Negev.
5 Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.
6 One who goes out weeping, carrying the seed to sow, will surely come back singing for joy, carrying his sheaves.