1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.
2 Our mouths were filled with laughter then, and our tongues with shouts of joy. Then they said among the nations,“The Lord has done great things for them.”
3 The Lord had done great things for us;we were joyful.
4 Restore our fortunes, Lord,like watercourses in the Negev.
5 Those who sow in tearswill reap with shouts of joy.
6 Though one goes along weeping,carrying the bag of seed,he will surely come back with shouts of joy,carrying his sheaves.