A Song of degrees.

1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.

2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.

3 The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.

4 Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south.

5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

1 耶和华使被掳的人归回锡安的时候, 我们好像在作梦的人。(本节在《马索拉抄本》包括细字标题)

2 那时, 我们满口喜笑, 满舌欢呼; 那时列国中有人说: "耶和华为他们行了大事。"

3 耶和华为我们行了大事, 我们就欢喜。

4 耶和华啊, 求你使我们被掳的人归回, 像南地的河水复流一样。

5 那些流泪撒种的, 必欢呼收割。

6 那带着种子流着泪出去撒种的, 必带着禾捆欢呼快乐地回来。