1 When the Lord restored the well-being of Zion,we thought we were dreaming.
2 At that time we laughed loudlyand shouted for joy.At that time the nations said,“The Lord has accomplished great things for these people.”
3 The Lord did indeed accomplish great things for us.We were happy.
4 O Lord, restore our well-being,just as the streams in the arid south are replenished.
5 Those who shed tears as they plantwill shout for joy when they reap the harvest.
6 The one who weeps as he walks along, carrying his bag of seed,will certainly come in with a shout of joy, carrying his sheaves of grain.