1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,it was as if we were dreaming.
2 Then our mouths were filled with laughterand our tongues with joyful songs.Then the nations said,“The Lord has done spectacular things for them.”
3 The Lord has done spectacular things for us.We are overjoyed.
4 Restore our fortunes, O Lord,as you restore streams ⌊to dry riverbeds⌋ in the Negev.
5 Those who cry while they plantwill joyfully sing while they harvest.
6 The person who goes out weeping, carrying his bag of seed,will come home singing, carrying his bundles of grain.