1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of "Zion, we were like those who dreamed. [^2]2 Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them."3 The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.4 Restore our fortunes, "LORD, like streams in the Negev.5 Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.6 Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.

1 Canticum graduum Salomonis. [Nisi Dominus dificaverit domum,in vanum laboraverunt qui dificant eam.Nisi Dominus custodierit civitatem,frustra vigilat qui custodit eam.2 Vanum est vobis ante lucem surgere :surgite postquam sederitis,qui manducatis panem doloris.Cum dederit dilectis suis somnum,3 ecce hreditas Domini, filii ;merces, fructus ventris.4 Sicut sagitt in manu potentis,ita filii excussorum.5 Beatus vir qui implevit desiderium suum ex ipsis :non confundetur cum loquetur inimicis suis in porta.]