King James New American Standard Bible
  • 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 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.
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
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