1 When the Lord brought back *the captives of Zion,

We were like those who dream.

2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter

And our tongue with joyful shouting;

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 joyful.

4 Restore our fortunes, Lord,

As the *streams in the *South.

5 Those who sow in tears shall harvest with joyful shouting.

6 One who goes here and there weeping, carrying his bag of seed,

Shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.