1 (A Song of Ascents.) When the Lord brought back the captive ones 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 glad.

4 Restore our captivity, O Lord, As the streams in the South.

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

6 He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying [his] bag of seed, Shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves [with him].