1 When the Lord*restored the fortunes of Zion,

we were like those who *dream.

2 Then our *mouth was filled with laughter,

and our tongue with shouts of joy;

then they said among the nations,

*"The Lord has done great things for them."

3 The Lord has done great things for us;

we are glad.

4 Restore our fortunes, O Lord,

like streams in the Negeb!

5 *Those who sow in tears

shall reap with shouts of joy!

6 He who goes out weeping,

bearing the seed for sowing,

shall come home with shouts of joy,

bringing his sheaves with him.